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Herbed compound butter roll with a piece sliced off one end
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Compound Butter

Compound butter, a mix of butter and other ingredients, is an excellent way to create an endless variety of flavors for meats, fish, veggies and even freshly baked bread! Read on to learn how to make compound butter in a few easy steps!
 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sides
Servings: 8 tablespoons

Ingredients

For herbed butter: 

  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • pinch of salt

For orange honey butter: 

  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey

For truffle parmesan butter: 

  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons truffle salt

Instructions

  • Add the softened butter to a small bowl and whip with a fork.  
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix well until they are evenly distributed throughout the butter. 
  • Transfer the butter to a piece of plastic wrap and form into a log-like shape.  Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then roll to smooth out the edges of the cylinder.  Twist the ends to close the plastic wrap around the butter.  
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before using.