Butter is more flavorful than shortening and margarine, and we’re all about flavor. Start using butter in your baking and you’ll never go back to another fat. (Unless it’s lard in your pie crust, then we’re on board!)
We use unsalted butter in all our recipes, whether it’s for scones or soups. Salt in butter is unregulated, so depending on the brand you choose, it may be more or less salty. It’s easiest to control the salt in a recipe by using unsalted butter and adding the amount of salt that is optimal for the recipe.