Ridiculously Easy Herb Compound Butter Recipes

EASY COMPOUND BUTTER (OR HERBED BUTTER)

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat or stir garlic, herbs, and salt together until well mixed.
• Form into a log by placing butter mixture on a sheet of waxed or parchment paper, then rolling and shaping into a log shape.
• Alternatively, use butter molds or even silicone candy molds.
• Or place into an airtight container.
• Store in the refrigerator or freeze.

EASY HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Soften the butter. You can just leave it out at room temperature and let it soften naturally for a couple of hours. Microwave: Remove the wrapping off the butter and place it in the microwave in 5 second increments. In 10 seconds, we had perfectly softened butter. Be careful. You do not want melted butter. The effect you are going for is that you can easily dent your butter when you press your finger into the butter.
• If using unsalted butter, add ½ teaspoon of salt. If using salted butter, you may choose to add ¼ teaspoon of salt or less to your desired taste.
• Add pepper, finely chopped fresh herbs or dried herbs, garlic powder and lemon zest (if desired) and mix well with a fork.
• You can serve it whipped right away. However, you may choose to roll it in a log and refrigerate or freeze for later. Cut a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper Place your compound butter on the 1/3 of the plastic wrap or parchment paper closest to you. Spread the compound butter with your spatula slightly.Gently, but firmly, grab the edge of the plastic wrap and roll the butter into a round log shape. Tightly twist the edges and wrap around. You can either place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or in the freezer to store. Slice into wedges to serve and enjoy.

RIDICULOUSLY EASY HERB COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients.
• Spoon mixture onto piece of cooking parchment paper. Roll to create log shape. Twist ends of paper to seal.
• Refrigerate log until firm, about 3 hours. Slice into "coins" to serve.

HERB BUTTER: 8 RECIPES

Steps:

• Allow the butter to soften.
• Mix the parsley and chives together and then stir them into the softened butter.
• Slowly add the lemon juice, stirring constantly.
• Mix in sea salt and pepper to suit your taste.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Remove the basil leaves from the stem.
• Pile them one on top of the other and roll into a tube. Envision a cigar.
• Slice in 1/8- 1/4 inch slices all along the roll.
• Allow the pieces to fall apart.
• Stir the basil pieces into the butter.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Mince the garlic and add it to the butter.
• Combine the herbs to suit your taste.
• Place in the fridge for 2 hours before using, so the flavors can blend.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Cut the sage into 1/4 inch square pieces.
• Mix the two together.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Finely chop the parsley, tarragon, and chervil.
• Snip the rosemary leaves.
• Add all of the herbs to the butter and mix well
• This butter will enhance the flavor of vegetables, fish, or French bread.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Crumble the dried mint into the lemon juice. Stir well.
• Slowly pour the juice into the butter stirring constantly.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Crumble the dried herbs into the lemon juice and stir well.
• Slowly pour the juice into the butter stirring constantly.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Stir in the horseradish cream and the chopped chives.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate butter for several hours before serving.