The proof is in the pastry.

PLUGRÀ’S HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING SECRETS TO SUCCESS

Take the stress out of entertaining this season with these expert-approved tips. Here are our holiday how to’s for cooking, baking and hosting like a pro:

Get kitchen-ready by planning your menu early and taking inventory of your pantry, especially staples you rely on every day. A little preparation goes a long way toward effortless hosting.

When it comes to holiday baking and cooking, quality is the foundation of success. Don’t leave your ingredients to chance, especially your butter. Plugrà European-Style Butter is slow-churned for a rich, creamy texture and even fat distribution, so it blends seamlessly into doughs, batters, and buttercreams for smooth, consistent results every time. With 82% butterfat, Plugrà delivers exceptional flavor and performance – helping pastries bake up tender and flaky, cookies hold their shape, and sauces whisk together beautifully.

Baking Tips from the Pros

Biscuits & Scones
For tall, flaky layers, keep your butter cold. Grate or cube Plugrà butter and work it in quickly to create tender, airy biscuits and scones with a beautiful rise.

Breads
Use softened Plugrà butter when making enriched doughs like brioche or challah. The higher butterfat content adds richness, a golden crust, and a soft, luxurious crumb.

Holiday Cookies
Chilled butter helps cut-out cookies hold their shape, while Plugrà’s creamy texture ensures drop cookies bake up with chewy centers and crisp, buttery edges—the perfect balance for every cookie tray.

Perfect Pies

• Blind bake crusts to keep juicy fillings crisp.
• Thicken fruit fillings before baking for picture-perfect slices.
• Crust dust: Sprinkle a little sugar and flour under your dough to prevent soggy bottoms.
• Fraisage and stack: Smear and fold dough layers to create extra-flaky pastry.
• Remember: time is your best friend. Dough made with Plugrà butter is more forgiving, if you lose control when rolling or forming, refrigerate it briefly to reset.

For more inspiration, scroll down for some of our favorite holiday recipes.