Lescure Butter: The French Secret to Ultra-Flaky, Flavorful Pastries
When it comes to artisan baking, Lescure Butter isn’t just another spread—it’s the gold standard. AOP-certified and crafted in France’s Charentes-Poitou region since 1938, this premium butter transforms ordinary dough into light, airy layers and infuses every bite with a creamy, nuanced flavor.
What Is Lescure Butter?
Origins in Charentes-Poitou
Lescure’s story begins over 80 years ago near the Atlantic coast. Local cows graze on lush pastures, and traditional churn-and-ripening methods deliver a butter that’s 82% milk fat—higher than most commercial butters.
Protected AOP Certification
The Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP) seal guarantees:
- Strict sourcing of milk within the region
- Time-honored production techniques
- Uncompromising quality and flavor consistency
Why Bakers Swear by Lescure Butter
1. Rich, Complex Flavor
Subtle nutty notes and a gentle sweetness make Lescure perfect for both sweet and savory applications.
2. Superior Lamination Performance
High butterfat content ensures even layer separation in croissants, puff pastry, and laminated dough—key to that coveted “breathable” crumb.
3. Consistency You Can Trust
Every block tastes and behaves the same, batch after batch—no surprises when you roll, fold, and bake.
Baking with Lescure Butter: Tips & Tricks
Croissants & Puff Pastry
- Keep everything cold—butter block and dough below 8 °C.
- Three “book” folds with 30–60 min chilling in between.
- Proof until the dough doubles in size, then bake at 200 °C for a deep golden finish.
👉 For a full walk-through, see our French Croissants guide.
Cakes, Cookies & Tarts
- Cream gently: Use room-temp Lescure for cakes to trap air without melting the fat.
- Blind-bake tart shells: Brush with melted Lescure for an ultra-crisp barrier before filling.
Where to Buy Lescure Butter
- Specialty grocers: Look for “AOP Charentes-Poitou” on the packaging.
- Online retailers: Many European gourmet shops ship frozen blocks worldwide.
- Bite & Savor Bakery: We import Lescure daily—stop by for a fresh batch of our signature pastries!
Elevate Your Baking—Today!
Whether you’re rolling croissant dough at home or crafting delicate galettes, upgrading to Lescure Butter is the simplest way to achieve bakery-quality results. Its rich flavor, consistent performance, and storied heritage will take every recipe from good to unforgettable.
Ready to taste the difference? Visit Bite & Savor in Canberra or order your Lescure-buttered pastries online! 🥐✨