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What is a key characteristic of goat milk butter?
What defines Ghee?
How is Matignon different from traditional mirepoix?
What is European butter known for?
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What is one of the benefits of using ghee in cooking?
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What is a defining flavor characteristic of the caramelly cream produced from bacterial cultures added to cow's milk butter?
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What is a bain-marie used for in cooking?
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What distinguishes Amish butter from other types of butter?
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What is the minimum required fat content for butter in the United States?
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Which type of butter is characterized by a creamy, luxurious texture that is ideal for spreading?
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What is the primary purpose of a bain-marie in cooking?
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What is browned butter also known as in French cuisine?
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Which of the following is a key ingredient in béarnaise sauce?
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What herbs are commonly included in the herb blend known as Herbes de Provence?
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What is a common use for a bain-marie in the culinary world?
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Which type of butter is often rolled into a log shape after ingredients are added?
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What is the primary substance used to make butter?
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Which of the following types of butter has a higher fat content based on European standards?
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What characteristic distinguishes unsalted butter from salted butter?
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What is a common culinary advantage of using unsalted butter?
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Which chef was named 'Chef of the Century' by Gault Millau?
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What happens to butter when it is further processed off the heat?
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Why should one only purchase as much unsalted butter as they can realistically use?
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What is a result of the difference in fat content between French and American butter?
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What is the role of salt in salted butter?
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What is Beurre Manié primarily used for?
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What type of milk is commonly used to make sweet cream butter?
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What distinguishes cultured butter from other types of butter?
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How is the process of 'monter au beurre' used in cooking?
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What key characteristic defines goats' butter?
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What happens during the churning process of making butter?
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What is the significance of the amber-brown color in butter?
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What is Vadouvan primarily based on?
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Which of the following ingredients is NOT part of the Vadouvan spice mixture?
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What distinguishes French fines herbes from more robust French herbs?
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What main flavor does tarragon impart to dishes?
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Which herb is emphasized for its use in infusing vinegar and mustard?
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What does saffron add to dishes?
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What is a notable characteristic of the spice blend known as Herbes De Provence?
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What is the main reason that fines herbes are added at the end of cooking?
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