WTF is “Light and Fluffy” (How to Cream Butter and Sugar)

WTF is “Light and Fluffy” (How to Cream Butter and Sugar) 00:00 Intro 01:52 Mixer Bowl Adjustment 03:24 Butter Temperature 04:40 Mixer Speed 06:20 Scraping 07:15 Small Batches Stella Parks Article in Seriouseats.com: https://www.seriouseats.com/cookie-science-creaming-butter-sugar Stella Parks Video: https://youtu.be/FyW-Zs8F0Tg Tips on creaming: Make sure the mixer bowl clearance is correct Start with the butter at 60-64F (15-18C) Use medium speed on a stand mixer with a paddle attachment Beat the butter for 30-60 sec to break it up. Add the sugar and beat until incorporated, scape. Beat for 2 min, and scrape. Beat for another 2 min, and scrape. Beat for another 1-2 minutes until the color lightens and the volume increases slightly. It’s not like whipped cream -- it won’t increase dramatically. The final temperature should be around 68F (20C). Support my channel https://www.patreon.com/helenrennie My cooking classes in the Boston area: http://www.helenrennie.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HelensKitchenCooking/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/helen.rennie