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Why do some recipes use a mixture of olive oil and butter?

Butter gives a delicious, rich flavor to food, but has a lower burning temperature than olive oil. When the two are heated together, the butter can reach the higher temperature necessary for frying and sealing certain foods, which helps preserve and develop good flavor.

01:46:00 on 12/10/06 by Webmaster - Quick Cooking Tips -