Garlic butter facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Beurre à la bourguignonne |
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| Type | Compound butter |
| Main ingredients | Garlic, butter |
Garlic butter is a super tasty mix of butter and garlic! It's also known by its fancy French name, beurre à la bourguignonne. This yummy spread is a type of compound butter. That means it's butter mixed with other ingredients to add flavor.
People use garlic butter to make many dishes taste even better. You can also use it as a condiment, which is something you add to food at the table. To make it, you simply blend butter and garlic into a smooth paste. It's usually chilled before you use it.
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What is Garlic Butter Used For?
Garlic butter is very popular as a dip. In the United States, you might get small cups of garlic butter when you order certain foods.
Dipping Seafood and Pizza
It's often served with delicious seafood, like lobster. Imagine dipping a piece of lobster into warm, melted garlic butter – yum! It's also a favorite dip for pizza crusts. Many people love to dip their pizza slices or the leftover crusts into it.
Perfect with Breadsticks
Another popular way to enjoy garlic butter is with breadsticks. These long, thin pieces of bread are perfect for dipping. The rich, garlicky flavor makes them even more delicious. Sometimes, to keep the dip fresh longer, companies might use special butter or flavored oils instead of regular butter.
See also
In Spanish: Mantequilla de ajo para niños
