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Toni-Lynn
12-03-2008, 12:24 PM
Flavored Butters


(Great gifts by themselves or with loaves of home-made bread. Present in small bowls or crocks.)

Base recipe: Soften 1/2 cup butter; stir in the desired seasoning (see following). Transfer to small bowl or crock. Cover and chill.

1. Honey Butter: In a small bowl stir 1/4 cup honey and 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel into the softened butter.

2. Orange Butter: In a small bowl stir 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel into the softened butter.

3. Parsley Butter: In a small bowl stir 1 tablespoon snipped parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon dried savory (crushed), 1/8 teaspoon salt, and dash pepper into softened butter.

4. Garlic Butter: In a small bowl stir 2 or three cloves garlic (minced), into softened butter.

5. Herb Butter: In a small bowl stir 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (crushed) and 1.2 teaspoon ground sage into softened butter.

6. Tarragon Butter: In a small bowl stir 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoons dried tarragon (crushed) into the softened butter.

7. Mustard Butter: In a small bowl stir 1/4 cup prepared mustard and 2 tablespoons snipped parsley into the softened butter.

8. Blue Cheese Butter: In a small bowl stir 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese into the softened butter.

Note: Store all butters in the refrigerator.