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What creamed butter looks like

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The quick recap below has the key points, and the book has every step.

Quick recap

  1. Softened butter and sugar beaten 2–3 minutes.
  2. Paler in color and fluffy, like frosting.
  3. Greasy and shiny means the butter was too warm.

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