The Bordier Salted Butter Motte is an artisanal masterpiece, crafted by the renowned Jean-Yves Bordier in Brittany, France. This 5 kg motte represents the pinnacle of French butter craftsmanship, featuring a rich, creamy texture and a perfectly balanced salt content. Made from the highest quality cream sourced from local farms, this butter is carefully churned using traditional methods to ensure its luxurious texture and unparalleled flavor.
What Makes Bordier Butter Special?
Bordier butter is known for its meticulous production process, which includes slow churning and the unique method of hand-kneading with wooden paddles. This traditional technique, combined with the use of sea salt from Brittany, enhances the butter's natural creaminess and imparts a delicate mineral tang that sets it apart from other butters. The butter’s large motte format is designed for professional kitchens and pastry chefs, offering exceptional quality and convenience for culinary applications.
Taste Profile The Bordier Salted Butter Motte offers a rich, creamy flavor with a perfect balance of saltiness and sweetness. The salt crystals provide a delightful crunch and a subtle briny finish, enhancing the butter’s natural sweetness and depth.
Culinary Applications
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Baking: Perfect for laminated doughs, including croissants, puff pastries, and brioche, where its high butterfat content creates tender layers and rich flavors.
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Cooking: Ideal for sauces such as beurre blanc, and for finishing vegetables, meats, or seafood with a luxurious, savory touch.
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Spreading: A decadent choice for spreading on fresh bread or baguettes, offering a rich, satisfying flavor in every bite.
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Pastry: Essential for crafting fine pastries, tarts, and cookies, where its balanced salt content elevates the overall taste.
Pairings This butter pairs beautifully with artisanal breads, flaky pastries, and rustic dishes. Its rich flavor also complements savory ingredients like smoked salmon or cured meats and enhances sweet dishes such as fruit preserves or honey.
Packaging The 5 kg motte format is wrapped to preserve freshness and designed for professional use, providing chefs and bakers with a reliable and high-quality butter source for large-scale culinary needs.
Storage Instructions Store in the refrigerator between 4°C and 6°C. For longer storage, the butter can be frozen to maintain its freshness. Allow to soften slightly before use for optimal flavor and texture.
