"I can still remember the first time I tasted compound butter at a dinner party years ago. The herby, garlicky pop of the creamy butter on a piece of crusty bread was out-of-this-world good. Since that time, I vowed to learn how to make it at home - and I've learned it takes just 5 minutes with no special equipment! I've tested a few variations over the years, using it on bread, salmon, and even pasta for a quick sauce."
"The compound butter recipe below is my favorite classic flavor: fresh chives, thyme, and garlic powder make an herbaceous, salty and savory spread. Here are a few fun ideas for making different types of compound butter: Lemon thyme butter: Mix in 1 tablespoon fresh grated lemon zest, 2 tablespoons chopped thyme, and scant ½ teaspoon salt. Basil Parmesan butter: Mix in ¼ cup grated Parmesan, ¼ cup chopped basil, and scant ½ teaspoon salt."
Compound butter combines softened butter with herbs, spices, citrus, or sweeteners to create a flavorful spread or finishing sauce. Preparation takes about five minutes and requires no special equipment. The butter enhances bread, steak, salmon, pasta, corn, sweet potatoes, and baked goods. It stores well when rolled and chilled, allowing slices to be used over weeks. Classic herb versions use chives, thyme, and garlic powder for an herbaceous, salty, savory profile. Variations include lemon-thyme, basil-Parmesan, jalapeño-lime, smoked paprika, rosemary, honey, and maple-cinnamon blends tailored to specific dishes.
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