Garlic & Herbs Butter- Recipe

GARLIC & HERBS BUTTER

• 226g (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 4 cloves garlic, minced OR 1 Tablespoon garlic stir-in paste
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

 

METHOD:

1. Finely chop the fresh herbs.
2. With beater attachment, beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
3. Add the herbs, salt and garlic paste.
4. Beat until mixed in, scraping down the sides and continue beating for another 30 seconds or so just to smoothly combine all ingredients.
5. Roll over a large piece of cling wrap, using the cling wrap to shape the butter into a log. Use your palms to roll out from the middle, and doing final shaping with fingers. You can flatten the sides for a better look.
6. Freeze until set, transfer to fridge to store until needed.
7. Serving suggestion: You can lather generously on halved scones and bake them on both sides until crisp and spread cottage cheese with cherry tomato on vines, seasoned with salt and cracked pepper. Makes a fantastic snack, breakfast or brunch item. Great on toast as well.

 

Here is a bonus butter recipe:

SPICED JAM BUTTER Ingredients:

• 226g (2 Sticks) Unsalted Butter, room temperature.
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 50-60g of Raspberry or Strawberry Jam
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• Zest of 1 Lemon, optional

 

METHOD:

1. With beater attachment, beat the soft butter till smooth.
2. Add all ingredients and beat till smoothly combined.
3. Scrape down the sides and beat for another 30 seconds till well combined.
4. Shape as previous recipe into log or a block to your liking.
5. Freeze until set, transfer to fridge to store until needed.