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Basil Butter
Basil is a great choice for herbal butter since it's flavor pairs well with many meats and vegetables. Yields approximately one pound of basil butter.
Ingredients
- 1 pound butter room temperature
- 1-1/2 cups basil destemmed and finely chopped
Instructions
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In a large bowl cream the butter with a wooden spoon or a handheld mixer on low speed.
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Add chopped basil and stir with a wooden spoon to distribute throughout the butter.
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Place basil butter in a covered butter crock or form butter into a log and wrap in plastic wrap before refrigerating.
Recipe Notes
Use basil butter as a spread on breads and rolls, to saute vegetables or meat, cook eggs, and flavor soups.
Make cultured basil butter starting with your own homemade cultured butter.