Homemade flavored butters are easy to make and a delicious way to add a special touch to your favorite dishes. The rich, creamy texture of butter is the perfect base for a variety of flavors, from sweet to savory, and you can easily customize them to suit your own taste. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your weeknight meals or you're planning a special occasion dinner, flavored butters are a fun and delicious way to impress your friends and family.
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FLAVORED BUTTERS
Steps:
- These flavored butter recipes start with half a cup of softened butter. You can create different flavors in your butter by mixing in different herbs and spices. Once you have the basic recipe down, try other combinations. These butters are simple to make; just mix the ingredients in a small bowl and beat the mixture until it's fluffy. If you don't use all of it, roll the rest into a log shape and refrigerate or freeze it.
FLAVORED BUTTERS - 8 VARIATIONS
Flavored butters for corn on the cob. This came from Birds Eye Fresh Ideas For Vegetables. 2 tablespoons is suggested for 1 (16oz) package of vegetables. I have not tried these, just posting for safe keeping.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 2 tablespoons, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Lemon Basil: Combine melted butter, lemon juice and dried basil.
- Mustard: Combine melted butter, prepared mustard, sugar, and salt; whip well.
- Garlic: Combine melted butter, minced garlic and pepper.
- Horseradish: Combine melted butter and prepared horseradish.
- Parsley: Combine melted butter and chopped parsley.
- Cheesy Basil: Combine melted butter, Parmesan cheese and basil; brush on just before serving.
- Southwestern: Combine melted butter, lime juice and chili powder; brush on just before serving.
- Lemon Honey: Combine melted butter, honey and lemon juice; brush on just before serving.
FLAVOURED BUTTERS
Flavoured butters are great to have to hand, make a batch and keep them in the freezer for meat and fish dishes
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Side dish, Supper
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Take 100g of butter out of the fridge for an hour to soften. Flavour is key, so use good-quality semi-salted or unsalted butter. Beat the butter with a wooden spoon until it is soft and creamy, then beat in any of the flavourings you fancy. See each below.
- Tip the flavoured butter onto a square of baking parchment or cling film, roll it around the butter to form a sausage shape, then twist the ends to seal. The butter is now ready to be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to a month in the freezer.
FLAVORED BUTTERS
Some options for your favorite breads, seafoods, sandwiches, and breakfast items! Partially taken from "The Ultimate Cooking Course", 2003.
Provided by WhoKnew
Categories Low Protein
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick the butter of your choice (below). Add the additional ingredients and mix well.
- Shape the 1/2 cup of butter, plus added-in ingredients, into small a roll.
- Wrap well with waxed paper. Chill until firm.
- Herb Butter:.
- Add 2-4 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (such as parsley, tarragon, chives, mint, marjoram, etc.) either singly or in combos of 2-3. Add a squeeze of lemon and mix well with butter.
- Mustard Butter:.
- Add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and mix well with butter.
- Citrus Butter:.
- Add 2 teaspoons orange or lime juice, or 1 teaspoon lemon juice, PLUS the grated rind of 1 orange, lime (2, if small) or lemon. Mix well with butter.
- Cilantro-Lime Butter:.
- Add 1 cup loosely-packed minced fresh cilantro leaves to soft butter. Add grated rind and juice of 1 lime. Mix well.
- Garlic Butter:.
- Add 2 finely minced garlic cloves to butter; mix well.
- Tomato Butter:.
- Mix 1 tablespoon tomato paste with softened butter.
- Honey Butter:.
- Add 1/4 cup honey with softened butter; beat in gradually.
- Maple Butter:.
- Add 1/4 cup maple syrup to butter; beat in gradually.
- Almond Butter:.
- Add 1/4 cup finely ground almonds to butter; mix well.
Tips
- Use high-quality butter. When making flavored butter, it's essential to start with high-quality butter. This will ensure that your final product has a rich, creamy flavor. Look for butter that is made from fresh cream and has a high butterfat content.
- Use fresh herbs and spices. When possible, use fresh herbs and spices in your flavored butter. This will give your butter a more intense flavor than if you were to use dried herbs and spices. If you don't have fresh herbs or spices on hand, you can use dried herbs and spices, but be sure to use less of them.
- Don't overwork the butter. When mixing your flavored butter, be careful not to overwork it. Overworking the butter will make it tough and grainy. Mix the butter just until it is combined.
- Chill the butter before using it. After you have made your flavored butter, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using it. This will help the butter to firm up and make it easier to spread.
Conclusion
Flavored butter is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It can be used to add flavor to bread, vegetables, pasta, and even desserts. When making flavored butter, be sure to use high-quality butter, fresh herbs and spices, and don't overwork the butter. Chill the butter before using it to help it firm up and make it easier to spread.
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