Compound Butters
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One pound unsalted butter, softened at room
temperature
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3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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Plastic wrap as needed
In a medium mixing bowl combine first three
ingredients and mix together with a rubber spatula. Scrape the
butter onto a long sheet of plastic wrap, forming a straight
line. Fold the wrap over the butter and roll into an even
cylinder about the diameter of a silver dollar. Twist each end
and place in the refrigerator until solid, about 2 hours. When
ready to use, unwrap the butter and allow to softened at room
temperature for easy spreading. Use on your favorite crusty
breads and crunchy crackers.
Substitute freshly chopped basil, parsley,
roasted garlic and chopped smoked chilies for the rosemary to
create your own compound butters.
