When I was baking Christmas cookies this year, I noticed how much butter my mom had stored in the fridge to make cookies. I got curious about how much butter gets purchased around the holidays, so I did a little searching.
According to Suzanne Fanning, Senior Vice President at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, the organization saw a 400% spike in recipe searches during the pandemic. However, as friends and family gather for the holidays, Americans are expected to purchase 161 million pounds of butter from the second week in November through Christmas. From rich sauces to flaky golden crusts and buttery cookies, the best food is made with real Wisconsin butter. Here’s why:
- Wisconsin butter is all-natural, simple, and pure, made with only two ingredients – fresh cream and salt.
- Local butter starts with high-quality milk from Wisconsin, thanks to dedicated dairy farmers and the state’s lush grasslands.
- After fresh, whole milk is collected from Wisconsin dairy farms, it’s transported to a local creamery where the cream is separated from the milk. Once the butter is churned, it’s delivered to the local grocery store for people to take home and enjoy.
When you are grocery shopping for the holidays, be sure to check the label to see if you are purchasing Wisconsin butter.
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