2006-11-30 06:43:35 · 15 answers · asked by pam617 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Butter has a more solid consistency than margarine. This consistency is needed for rolling out cookie dough, and also helps the dough maintain it's shape when it is cooked. Unsalted is due to the fact that cookies require only a small amount of salt, the additional salt can affect the taste.
2006-11-30 06:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that when using salted butter in recipes the salt stands out a little more then when using unsalted. I buy salted butter because it lasts longer than the unsalted kind. What I do is reduce the amount of salt called for in a recipe. I hope that I have been some help to you.
2006-11-30 15:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by carmen d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt is added ato butter to keep it from spoiling as fast. Each manufacturer of butter adds different amounts. Usually the amount is not enough to make much of a difference...especially if it is a spiced cookie. I have never had a problem using salted butter instead on unsalted in any recipe except for bread as salt inhibits the growth of yeast.
2006-11-30 14:53:19 · answer #3 · answered by cuno's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question has already been answered, but I would like to add, Salt is a preservative and because of this I use unsalted butter because it is generally fresher than the salted. It doesn't last as long
2006-11-30 14:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by firelady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the amount of salt that is appropriate for the cookie is added separately. If you use salted butter, there is no way to be sure that the flavors will be balanced even if you cut back or omit the salt called for in the recipe.
2006-11-30 14:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never buy unsalted butter or margarine and they come out fine, If you really what to play it safe add less salt in the recipe.
2006-11-30 14:47:21 · answer #6 · answered by Lara <:(((>< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the recipe calls for salt don't add it if you use salted butter or margarine. Sometimes it makes a difference in the taste.
2006-11-30 14:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unsalted butter is used in most all cooking recipes so that the cook can better control the salt content of whatever they are making. You can always add salt, you cannot take away.
2006-11-30 18:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the amount of salt in the butter can throw off the amount used in the recipe.
2006-11-30 14:45:12 · answer #9 · answered by chiefs70man 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
beacuse with salted butter, you can't know the salt content, and if the recipe adds salt, it can get too salty or rise poorly. Most bakers always use unsalted
2006-11-30 14:45:37 · answer #10 · answered by max's mamma 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋