"carbuff" > wrote in message
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> So, does unsalted butter make an appreciable taste difference, especially
> when you end up adding salt, or salty ingredients later?
>

In my experience, it can make a huge difference. Most of the time it doesn't
but there are times when it is critical. My first discovery came when I was
making a Sicilian Cassata which I had made many times before. However on
this occasion I accidentally used salted butter instead of unsalted in the
chocolate coating. The cake was literally uneatable. I also prefer the taste
of unsalted butter when used plain on breads and rolls; of course in this
case the quality of the butter makes a huge difference too.

Charlie