What’s it about? Whether spread thickly over freshly baked bread, melted into a rich sauce or whipped into a light, buttery sponge, few ingredients are quite as versatile or universally beloved as butter. This beautifully photographed cookbook celebrates the simple pleasure of cooking with butter, exploring its history, craftsmanship and endless culinary possibilities.

From making your own cultured butter to experimenting with different flavours and techniques, Butter offers an accessible introduction to the art of homemade butter-making. You’ll also find a tempting collection of sweet and savoury recipes that put this everyday ingredient centre stage, from comforting, butter-rich meals to more elaborate dishes, bakes and desserts.

Alongside the recipes, you’ll discover the traditions and skills behind butter production, with insights into what makes good-quality butter so special. Combining practical know-how with an appreciation for traditional food craftsmanship, Butter invites you to slow down, get creative in the kitchen and rediscover the pleasures of cooking with beloved staple ingredients.

Who are the authors? Eve Hemingway is a food writer with a passion for preserving traditional food cultures and championing specialist producers. She also works with Winnow, a company that helps restaurants reduce food waste.

Richard Snapes is the founder of The Snapery Bakery, an artisan bakery in Bermondsey, London, which he set up in 2014. His bread is supplied to acclaimed restaurants and cafés including José Pizarro’s restaurants, Casse-Croûte, and Bar Tozino.

Grant Harrington is the founder of Ampersand Cultured Butter, which supplies artisan butter to some of the UK’s most prestigious restaurants, including The Ritz and Core by Clare Smyth. He has worked under Gordon Ramsay and as a pastry chef at Sweden’s renowned Fäviken restaurant.

Recipes we love: Wild Garlic Butter, Smoked Butter, Toasted Danish Daal, Sourdough Treacle Tart, and Buttermilk and Marmalade Gelato.

Perfect for: Gifting to someone who loves butter in all its forms.