flavored butters
Source of Recipe
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HONEY BUTTER
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup honey
DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl mix butter and honey until smooth.
Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
SUN DRIED TOMATO BUTTER
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup unsalted butter
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Mix in parsley, garlic, and tomatoes. Chill for at least 2 hours.
(good on steaks, and garlic bread instead of the reg spread)
STRAWBERRY BUTTER
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon strawberry preserves
DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, beat together the butter, confectioners' sugar and strawberry preserves until creamy. Cover, and refrigerate until serving.
(great on scones,toast,muffins, bagels,etc...)
ITALIAN BUTTER
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
Using a spice or coffee grinder, grind together red and black peppers, dried herbs, garlic powder, minced garlic, and salt.
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of herb mixture onto a small plate. Pour a thin layer of olive oil on top, and serve. Store remaining mixture in an air-tight container.
(good on any warm bread.. or on anythign really!)
CINNABUTTER
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium bowl, beat together butter, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until light and creamy.
(great on blueberry muffins, scones,toast,cornbread)
HERB CHEESE BUTTER
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup dried oregano
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, stir together the butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature for 25 minutes before using.
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