What separates unsalted butter from salted butter. There's butter--both salted and unsalted. In addition to adding flavor, salt also helps maintain and increase the shelf life of the product. The problem is that butter occasionally contains too much salt for a dish. You have more control over how much salt is added to your dish when you use unsalted butter. For every 12 cups (one stick) of butter used in the recipe, omit around a quarter teaspoon of salt if you only have salted butter. Don't be afraid to attempt new things. Skilled chefs aren't scared to deviate from a recipe and incorporate their own flair. Every time you add something or modify the recipe, make a note of it so you