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The quote explains that butter temperature matters in baking. If the butter is too warm, it will not trap enough air when mixed with sugar, so the final texture will be less light and fluffy.
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Originally said in English.
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About Claire Saffitz
American food writer and chef
Claire Saffitz is an American food writer, chef, and YouTube personality. She became widely known through her work at Bon Appétit, where she was a contributing editor until mid-2020 and appeared in several video series, including Gourmet Makes. In Gourmet Makes, she reverse-engineered popular snack foods into more elaborate versions, which helped make her a familiar face online. After leaving Bon Appétit, she published Dessert Person and What’s for Dessert, both New York Times best sellers, and has continued as a video host on her own YouTube channel and as a freelance recipe developer, including for New York Times Cooking.
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