From diverse kitchens

Butter recipes, step by step

Clear quantities and complete methods for ten selected recipes, from baking and desserts to main dishes and quick favourites.

Three ways to enjoy

Ideas for using butter

From a warm morning dish to balanced desserts and recipes made with care.

A texture that melts into pastries and adds satisfying richness.

A smooth result and flavour that complements every ingredient.

The simple ingredient that makes a clear difference.

Choose from ten butter recipes to see the complete ingredients and method.

20 min · One generous serving

A complete toasted-semolina mamounieh recipe with butter, pistachios, exact quantities and step-by-step instructions.

2 h 20 min · About 10 servings

A complete semolina basbousa recipe with butter, almonds and syrup, including quantities, temperature and method.

55 min · 8–10 servings

A complete cheese knafeh recipe with butter, fragrant syrup and pistachios, including quantities and baking method.

1 h 15 min · About 32 pieces

A complete semolina maamoul recipe with butter, dates and orange-blossom water, including resting, shaping and baking.

6 h · 8 croissants

A complete laminated butter croissant recipe with quantities, folding, proofing and baking steps.

55 min · About 20 biscuits

A simple three-ingredient butter shortbread recipe with a tender, crumbly texture.

4 h · 4–6 servings

Tender chicken in a richly spiced tomato sauce finished with butter and cream.

1 h 30 min · One loaf cake

A rich butter pound cake with a fine crumb, exact quantities and clear mixing and baking steps.

3 h · 8 large rolls

Tender butter cinnamon rolls with brown sugar filling, vanilla icing and full proofing and baking steps.

18 min · 4 starter servings

A quick shrimp recipe in glossy garlic butter with lemon and parsley.