Simple Recipes for Every Day
Compound Butters
- Serves: 8
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
Add-In Suggestions (Mix and Match)
- Herbs:
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh herbs such as chives, thyme, parsley, basil, or rosemary, optional
- Citrus:
- 1 teaspoon citrus zest, such as lemon, orange, or lime
- 1 teaspoon citrus juice, such as lemon, orange, or lime
- Garlic or Onions:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cloves roasted garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons minced caramelized onion
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
Add-In Suggestions (Mix and Match)
- Herbs:
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh herbs such as chives, thyme, parsley, basil, or rosemary, optional
- Citrus:
- 1 teaspoon citrus zest, such as lemon, orange, or lime
- 1 teaspoon citrus juice, such as lemon, orange, or lime
- Garlic or Onions:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cloves roasted garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons minced caramelized onion
Method
1. In a small bowl, combine the butter, salt, and any combination of herbs , zest or juice, and garlic or onions.
2. Transfer the butter to a piece of parchment paper. Using the paper, roll the butter into a log about 4 inches long and 1½ inches in diameter. Wrap the parchment paper around the butter and twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate the butter until firm, about 1 hour.
3. Store refrigerated in plastic wrap or an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.