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Living on a border town in Canada and across from the USA you discover that the ingredients that you find in Canada may not be available in the United States and vice versa! So let’s talk Butter! Here is a list of popular butter brands to use if you live in Canada or if you live in the United States:

USA Butter Brands:

1. Land O’Lakes:

   • Land O’Lakes is a popular brand known for its high-quality butter. Many bakers prefer the unsalted version to have better control over the salt content in their recipes.

2. Kerrygold:

   • Kerrygold is renowned for its rich and creamy grass-fed butter. The higher fat content contributes to a luxurious texture in baked goods.

3. Plugrá:

   • Plugrá is a European-style butter with a slightly higher butterfat content than regular American butters. It’s known for enhancing the flavor and texture of baked goods. Also, because I love Julia Child, I must say that this was her favourite butter brand and we all know that Julia LOVED butter!

4. Organic Valley:

   • If you prefer organic options, Organic Valley offers high-quality organic butter that can be used in baking.

5. Challenge Butter:

   • Challenge Butter is often recommended by professional bakers for its consistent quality and flavor. It comes in both salted and unsalted varieties.

6. Straus Family Creamery:

   • Straus is known for its organic, European-style butter. It has a higher fat content and is popular among bakers for its rich flavor.

7. Horizon Organic:

   • Horizon Organic offers organic butter suitable for baking, providing a creamy and consistent result.

8. President Butter:

   • President Butter is a European-style butter that’s creamier due to its higher fat content. It’s often used in baking for its rich flavour.

Canadian Butter Brands:

1. Lactantia:

   • Lactantia is a well-known Canadian brand that offers high-quality butter. It’s available in salted and unsalted varieties, providing versatility in baking.

2. Gay Lea:

   • Gay Lea is a cooperative of Canadian dairy farmers, and their butter is often praised for its creamy texture and rich flavor. They offer both salted and unsalted versions.

3. Stirling Creamery:

   • Stirling Creamery is known for its premium butter, including European-style butter with a higher butterfat content. This can contribute to a luxurious texture in shortbread cookies.

4. Avalon Dairy:

   • Avalon Dairy is a local dairy brand known for its organic dairy products. Their organic butter can be a good choice for those who prefer organic ingredients.

5. President’s Choice (PC) Butter:

   • President’s Choice, a brand associated with Loblaws grocery stores, offers butter that is commonly used by Canadian home bakers. They provide both salted and unsalted varieties.

6. Beatrice:

   • Beatrice is a Canadian dairy brand that produces butter suitable for baking. It’s available in most grocery stores across the country.

7. Organic Meadow:

   • For those who prefer organic options, Organic Meadow offers organic butter that can be used in various baking recipes, including shortbread cookies.