They have graced our tables for centuries, and bread and butter remain one of the most important pairings in food history. This James Beard Award nominee delves deep into the history and culture behind the bread and butter partnership, taking a global overview that brings us to the present day. It also shares more than 50 outstanding sweet and savory recipes that celebrate the best of both bread and butter. There are key recipes for a variety of breads (flatbreads, brioche, grain loaf) and butters (real butter, ghee, flavored spreads), as well as recipes that bring the two together, from simple buttermilk scones or bread puddings, to a Brioche and Brown Butter Ice-Cream and Spelt Buttermilk Pancakes.