Description
Herb Compound Butter is a flavorful and versatile condiment made by mixing softened unsalted butter with fresh herbs and seasonings. This easy-to-make butter enhances the taste of breads, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, and many other dishes, adding a rich, aromatic touch to simple meals.
Ingredients
Garlic Chive Dill
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- ½ clove garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Lemon Thyme
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Honey Rosemary Sage
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Sun Dried Tomato Basil
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped sun dried tomatoes
- ½ garlic clove, grated
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, thoroughly stir together the softened unsalted butter with the chosen herb combination ingredients, ensuring even distribution of herbs and seasonings throughout the butter.
- Form the Butter Log: Scoop the herb butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll the mixture into a tight log shape, then twist the ends of the paper or wrap to securely close the log.
- Chill Until Firm: Place the wrapped butter log in the refrigerator and chill overnight or until firm, allowing the flavors to meld and the butter to solidify for easy slicing and use.
Notes
- If substituting vegan butter for unsalted butter, omit the sea salt in each recipe to avoid over-salting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American