Compound Butter
Add a pop of flavor to your favorite Rustic Coast Pastries bread or everyday cooking with flavored butter, also known as Compound Butter.
Whether sweet or savory, the possibilities are endless and is only limited to your imagination and taste buds. Here are just a few options to tantalize your taste buds. Change it up depending on your preferences.
Herb Butter
Ingredients
1 Pound (4 Sticks) Butter, Room Temp
¼ Cup Oil-Packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Patted dry and Roughly Chopped)
2 TBSP Minced Fresh Herbs (Options: Parsley, Dill, Basil, Thyme Or A Combination Thereof)
1 TBSP (Or More) Minced Garlic
Zest Of 1 Lemon
1 tsp Garlic Salt
1 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, garlic salt and pepper together. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
2. Form the herb butter into 2 logs. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for up to 3 months until needed.
3. To serve from frozen, remove from the freezer and slice off what you need. Use as desired on bread, soups and smeared on steak.
Other Options – Same Instructions
Fruit Butter
Ingredients
1 Cup (2 Sticks) Butter
¼ Cup Fruit Preserves (ex: Strawberry)
Pinch of Sea Salt
Maple Butter
Ingredients
1 Cup (2 Sticks) Butter
½ Cup + 2 TBSP Pure Maple Syrup
Pinch of Sea Salt