Bacala is a well-known Istrian spread made from polenta, which you either love or hate, primarily due to its strong, distinctive fishy aroma. According to an old recipe from Istrian nuns, we prepare it in a sauce and serve it with polenta. The dish is very simple and perhaps more suitable for dinner than for lunch.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Polenta

• 1 l Water

Cooked polenta can be transformed into a very tasty dish with just a few additions. All you need are some cherry tomatoes, a bit of grated cheese, olive oil, and of course, a pinch of your favorite spices.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Soup base, chicken, cube

• 1 cup Polenta

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 70 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

Baked polenta cut into cubes or slices can be served as a side dish or a snack. In the first case, serve it while its still warm, in the second case, you can cool it well before serving. There arent many ingredients, but the dish is still very tasty and refined.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 l Water

An excellent recipe that wont require much effort or long cooking time. You only need to cook the polenta, and the oven will do the rest of the work. This dish is a great idea for a light meatless lunch (or dinner) that you can enjoy with a bowl of salad, or you can serve it as a side dish to meat, fish, or seafood dishes.

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• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 34 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Milk, whole milk

Baked polenta with vegetables and mozzarella can be served as a side dish, snack, or a standalone meal with a bowl of salad.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g Polenta

• 1 spoon Butter, unsalted

• 1 piece Eggplant, raw

• 1 handful Tomato, red

• 250 g Cheese, mozzarella

• pieces Oil, olive

• 2 pinch Spices, basil, dried

• pieces Salt, table

If fish rarely finds its way onto your plate because you simply dont know how to prepare it, use the recipe below. The combination of fish and polenta is excellent, and the meal is light and quickly digestible.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Fish, trout

• pieces Lemon, fresh, without shell

• 200 g Polenta

• 1 spoon Butter, unsalted

In the grand finale of the popular cooking competition Slovenia, Darko Klemen and Matej Zupančič competed for the prestigious title and a rich prize. Their final task was to prepare an exceptional three-course menu, showcasing all their knowledge, passion, and motivation. Here is the recipe for Darkos main course.

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• Preparation Time: 40 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 piece Onion, raw

Often, we want to prepare a tasty and visually appealing meal in just half an hour or less, but we simply lack ideas for what to cook in such a short time. I offer you an excellent suggestion for a complete meal that you can proudly place on your table. Quick, delicious, and affordable, your wallet will thank you too.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Polenta

• 1 l Water

Quickly made gluten-free gnocchi with an even faster prepared delicious Tuscan sauce. You can enjoy them on their own, or serve them as a side dish with meat.

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• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Gnocchi

• 4 dl Water

• 0.25 teaspoons Salt, table

• 30 g Butter, unsalted

• 200 g Polenta

• 1 piece Egg, fresh

• 50 g Koruzna moka, whole grain, yellow

If youre tired of the usual potato side dishes, its time to try crispy polenta sticks.

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• Preparation Time: 80 minutes
• Cooking Time: 18 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 ml Soup base, chicken, cube

• 500 ml Water

• 160 g Koruzni zdrob

• 0.75 teaspoons Salt, table

• 30 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

• 1 spoon Thyme, fresh

Steps

1. Place a pot of water and broth on the stove. Wait for the liquid to boil. Slowly and gradually stir in the cornmeal. While continuously stirring, cook the polenta over moderate heat for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then mix in salt, thyme, and Parmesan. Remove the pot from the heat and stir the polenta well.

If you thought preparing this dish would take half a day in the kitchen, you’re mistaken! The only time-consuming part is scrubbing and cleaning the shellfish; the rest of the preparation is a breeze.

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• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Fish stew

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 2 piece Shallot

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 10 pieces Shellfish, abalone

• 10 pieces Shellfish, abalone

Fried polenta sticks can be served as a side dish to steaks in sauce or roasted meat. They also work excellently as an appetizer or snack.

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• Preparation Time: 70 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 l Water

• 1.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 1.5 spoons Butter, unsalted

• 300 g Koruzni zdrob

• 1.5 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

• 60 ml Oil, vegetable oil, canola

A juicy, aromatic, and quickly prepared cake that pairs perfectly with a cup of warm beverage. Made with polenta, oranges, and almonds, which further enhance the moistness of the final product. Since it doesnt contain a single gram of flour, it is also suitable for those who avoid gluten.

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 180 g Sugar, white

An extremely tasty homemade meal that wont keep you in the kitchen all day. The polenta is cooked quickly, and the goulash will cook in the oven.

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 200 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg Meat, beef, side

• 1.5 teaspoons Spices, paprika

• 2 spoons Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• pieces Oil, olive

• 2 spoons Butter, unsalted

• 1 piece Onion, raw

Delicious polenta squares that will enchant you with their exotic touch and Asian flair.

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• Preparation Time: 35 minutes
• Cooking Time: 39 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 700 ml Soup base, chicken, cube

• 0.5 dl Sweet cream, partially skimmed

• 1 teaspoon Spices, cardamom

• 2 pinch Spices, coriander - seeds

• 200 g Polenta

• 2 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

• 2 pinch Salt, table

Sauce

• 1 piece Onion, raw

Preparing the cake is very simple. Mix all the ingredients together, pour into a baking dish, and bake. Simple and fun!

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• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 g Butter, unsalted

• 250 g Powdered sugar

• 3 pieces Egg, fresh

• 100 g Polenta

• 250 g Nuts, almonds

• 1 teaspoon Baking powder

• 1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

• 4 spoon Alcohol, Liqueur, Crème de Menthe

Liver is something you either love or hate; theres hardly a middle ground. Of course, it also depends on how its prepared, as well-made liver can be a true gourmet delicacy. Once considered food for the poor, it is now increasingly present in high cuisine. Its worth buying fresh from the butcher, and its also a budget-friendly option. I prefer veal liver, but pork or young beef liver is also tasty. Prepared in an onion sauce and served with creamy polenta and a bowl of fresh salad, it makes a delicious and hearty meal for the whole family. I recommend trying the recipe below, and Im sure you wont be disappointed.

Since the beef is braised for a long time in a spicy sauce, it becomes so tender that you wont need a knife to cut it. We serve this dish with creamy polenta, which adds a touch of sweetness and provides a nice contrast to the spicy and rich sauce.

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 120 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chili peppers, red chili, dried

Who would like polenta and milk for dinner? Serve it in an earthenware bowl, and instead of a spoon, use a wooden spoon… Just like at home!

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• Preparation Time: 4 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 l Milk, partially skimmed

• 2 spoons Butter, unsalted

• 1 teaspoon Salt, table

• 1 l Water

• 125 g Koruzni zdrob

Steps

1. Pour a liter of water into a pot, add salt, and bring it to a boil. While stirring constantly, gradually add the cornmeal. Then reduce the heat and cook the polenta for about 40 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent lumps from forming.

Dont worry about the cake being dry, as the orange syrup ensures it stays moist and fresh. The cake is excellent on its own, simply served with a cup of cold or hot drink, but it’s also perfect with a scoop of good vanilla ice cream.

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• pieces Butter, unsalted

• 250 g Butter, unsalted

Suffering from the summer heat? Nothing easier - polenta ice cream will cool and refresh you!

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• Preparation Time: 150 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 l Milk, whole milk

• 4 spoon Sugar, white

• 1 bag Sugar, white

• 1 pinch Salt, table

• 4 spoon Polenta

• 2 piece Egg, fresh

• 300 g Sweet cream

• 250 g Raspberries

• 5 spoon Sugar, white

• 1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

Are you tired of the usual pizza dough? If the answer is yes, its time to try polenta pizza!

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• Preparation Time: 70 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 spoon Oil, olive

• 60 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 600 g Spinach, raw

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 100 g Cheese, Gorgonzola

• 1 spoon Oil, vegetable oil, canola

Polenta

• 0.5 cups Milk, whole milk

Pizza is one of those dishes that we cant go wrong with. Even if we use cooked polenta as the base instead of leavened dough, which we first bake in the oven and then top with any desired ingredients.

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• Preparation Time: 70 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Tomato, red

• 400 g Cheese, mozzarella

• 6 pieces Fish, anchovy fillets in oil

Have you ever thought of preparing canapés without bread or crackers? For a change, use baked polenta, and everyone will surely compliment you on your originality. You can mix fresh or chopped herbs into the polenta to create different flavors, which you can then enhance with any spreads you like.

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• Preparation Time: 75 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 15

Ingredients

• 1.5 l Water

Try versatile polenta squares that you can enhance with sweet, spicy, cheesy, or herbal spreads. Use your imagination and enjoy exceptional flavors!

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• Preparation Time: 94 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 600 ml Water

• 200 g Polenta

• 50 g Butter, unsalted

• 1 spoon Cheese, Parmesan, grated

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 2 spoons Honey

Steps

1. Place a pot of salted water on the stove and wait for it to boil, then stir in the polenta and cook for the time indicated on the packaging (approximately 5 minutes). Stir constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Planning a party but running out of snack ideas? Impress your guests with polenta squares with tomatoes, known for their great taste and simple preparation.

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• Preparation Time: 75 minutes
• Cooking Time: 55 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 300 g Koruzni zdrob

• 200 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

• 6 twig Basil, fresh

• 3 pieces Tomato, red

• 1 spoon Oil, olive

Why not use cooked polenta instead of yeast dough to prepare pizza? The toppings on the pizza depend on your taste and desires. We decided on a vegetable pizza!

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• Preparation Time: 70 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups Milk, whole milk

• 1.5 cups Water

• 1 cup Polenta

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 0.75 teaspoons Salt, table

• 2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

A quickly prepared side dish with a pleasant taste and aroma of basil. It will perfectly complement vegetable, fish, and meat dishes.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 5 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 l Water

• 1 spoon Butter, unsalted

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• pieces Koruzni zdrob

• 1 spoon Basil, fresh

Steps

1. Pour a liter of water into a pot. Add a tablespoon of butter and a teaspoon of salt, and bring the water to a boil.

The secret to preparing good polenta is constant stirring. So stir, stir, and stir again, and your polenta will be just right—tender and creamy.

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• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Salt, table

• 1 spoon Oil, olive

• 300 g Koruzni zdrob

• 100 g Butter, unsalted

• 1 twig Rosemary, fresh

• 120 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

Steps

1. Bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil in a pot. Salt the water and enrich it with a little oil. Slowly and gradually stir in the cornmeal. Cook the polenta for about 5 minutes while stirring constantly. Once the polenta boils, reduce the temperature and cook the polenta on low heat for another 20 minutes. Stir the polenta well several times during cooking.

If youre preparing a party and want to serve a truly special appetizer, use this recipe that comes from northern Italy. Your guests will surely be speechless.

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 350 g Mushrooms, mushrooms, fresh

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 60 g Butter, unsalted

• 1 can Tomato, pieces - can

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

Serve with true gourmet inspiration: polenta cubes wrapped in prosciutto, on a soft bed of fresh cheese.

Details

• Preparation Time: 75 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 100 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

• 3 spoons Butter, unsalted

• 150 g Meat, pork, loaf

polenta

• 125 g Koruzni zdrob

• 1 spoon Oil, olive

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

Steps

1. Prepare the polenta according to the recipe. Pour the polenta onto a baking sheet and spread it evenly. Let it cool completely, then cut it into cubes of your desired size.

We all know very well that apples and walnuts are an excellent combination. If we add polenta, we get a perhaps slightly unusual but very tasty gluten-free dessert that is extremely simple to prepare.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Apple, fresh

• 1 piece Juice, lemon

• 2 piece Egg, fresh

• 100 g Sugar, white

• 50 ml Oil, olive

My love for the Karst region, my favorite corner of Slovenia, and good, simple, and homey Primorska cuisine has given birth to this carefully guarded recipe from a legendary housewife from Dragonja, to which I added a touch of my own love and inspiration. The best appetizer before a hearty homemade feast!

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• Preparation Time: 250 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 spoon Oil, olive

Polenta is a popular home-cooked dish. We can spice it up with various additions: grated cheese, vegetables, and bacon. By adding tomatoes, we color it red and transform it into a tasty and interesting dish in a very simple way.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Polenta

• 200 ml Milk, whole milk

• 100 ml Oil, olive

A juicy and perfectly baked fish, served with excellent side dishes, is the perfect idea for a slightly different Sunday lunch or for more festive occasions when you want to impress your guests with your culinary skills.

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

Butter sauce with capers

• 2 piece Shallot

• 50 ml Vinegar, red wine

• 130 ml Alcohol, Wine, White

A dish with which Elvis Kudić secured his ticket to the semifinals of the competition in Slovenia.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Espuma (culinary foam)

• 50 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

• 400 ml Sweet cream

• pieces Salt, table

Foam

• 150 ml Soup base, chicken, cube

• 1 twig Rosemary, fresh

• pieces Spices, pepper, black

• 1 spoon Seaweed, agar, raw

A delicious meal for two. For moments when we crave something from the sea but dont have much time to prepare lunch. The option to drive to the sea for lunch is also not feasible.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

Polenta

• pieces Water

• pieces Milk, whole milk

• pieces Salt, table

• pieces Spices, thyme, dried

• pieces Butter, unsalted

Youll be delighted to know that the oven will prepare the beef in a delicious sauce for you. Simply toss all the ingredients into a baking dish, cover it, and let it cook in the oven for 4 hours. After 4 hours, the meat will be so tender that you wont even need a knife!

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 240 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.8 kg Meat, beef, side

We love using pears to prepare desserts, as they can be cooked in wine, grated and used for a roll, or sliced and used for various cakes and pastries. This time, we offer you a recipe for a simple pear cake.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Pear, fresh

• 2 spoons Juice, lemon

• 175 g Sugar, brown

Prepare a fantastic trio consisting of the following dishes: pasta salad with asparagus, mozzarella, and peppermint; polenta with chanterelles and prosciutto; and risotto with chicken, carrots, and greens.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

Polenta

• 100 g Onion, raw

• 100 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

• 200 g Mushrooms, mushrooms, fresh

• 1 dl Soup base, chicken, cube

• 200 g Polenta

Yogurt cake with fresh or preserved fruit is one of the most popular and quickly prepared homemade desserts. For the preparation of the cake, we usually use white wheat flour, but in the gluten-free version, it can be replaced with polenta and ground almonds.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 55 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• pieces Butter, unsalted

• 150 g Butter, unsalted

• 80 g Sugar, white