Échiré Butter Sheet AOP is a world-renowned French butter, first established in 1894, and has since become synonymous with exceptional quality and craftsmanship. It is the French Michelin-star preferred brand for baking and culinary butter in France. Produced in the village of Échiré in the Poitou-Charentes region, this butter is made using traditional barrel-churning methods, resulting in its creamy texture and rich, full-bodied flavor. Its butterfat content of 84% makes it ideal for crafting delicate pastries such as croissants, providing the perfect balance of flavor, richness, and flakiness.
Unique Features
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Origin: Produced in Échiré, Poitou-Charentes, France, a region famous for its dairy products. Échiré butter has been crafted here since 1894.
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Production: What makes Échiré Butter especially unique and desirable is its traditional barrel-churning process that sets it apart from other premium butters. While many butters are made using modern methods, Échiré remains committed to this traditional technique, which dates back to its founding in 1894. The wooden churns used in the process give the butter a distinctively soft, creamy texture and delicate flavor that cannot be replicated by mechanical means. This slow and careful process also gives the butter a lighter, almost aerated consistency, making it incredibly easy to spread and giving it a melt-in-your-mouth quality. The butter is AOP-certified (Appellation d'Origine Protégée), guaranteeing its quality and authentic regional production.
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Ingredients: The cream is sourced from locally raised cows in the Poitou-Charentes region, which is recognized as one of the premier dairy-producing regions of France. The cows graze on nutrient-rich pastures, which contributes to the exceptional quality and flavor of the milk used. The cream used for Échiré Butter is cultured before churning, giving it a slightly tangy, nuanced flavor that adds depth and complexity.
Taste Profile Échiré Butter Sheet offers a rich, creamy flavor with delicate nutty and tangy undertones. Its 84% butterfat content lends a luxurious mouthfeel, perfect for baking.
Ingredients
- Cultured cream
- Pasteurized cow's milk
Nutritional Information (per 100 g)
- Energy: 3100 kJ / 755 kcal
- Fat: 84 g (saturated: 60 g)
- Carbohydrates: 0.5 g (sugars: 0.5 g)
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Salt: 0 g
Culinary Applications
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Pastry: Perfect for laminated doughs, including croissants and puff pastries, due to its high butterfat content, which ensures flakiness and rich layers.
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Baking: Ideal for pie crusts, cookies, and cakes, imparting a deep, buttery flavor to baked goods.
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Cooking: Enhances sauces like beurre blanc, and can be used for finishing meats and vegetables for added richness.
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Spreading: Smooth enough to spread on bread and toast, adding a touch of indulgence to simple dishes.
Pairings Pairs beautifully with fresh bread, artisanal jams, and cheeses. It is versatile enough to complement both sweet and savory dishes and is a cornerstone ingredient in classic French cuisine.
Packaging Available in 5 x 2 kg sheets, designed for professional use. The sheets are pliable and firm, making them easy to work with, especially for pastry-making.
Storage Instructions Store in the refrigerator between 4°C and 6°C. Use chilled for optimal pastry results. The butter sheet can also be frozen for extended storage, up to 12 months without loss of quality.
Purchase Options Available for bulk orders, catering to high-end restaurants, bakeries, and culinary professionals who require premium, authentic French butter for their creations.
