I’VE FIG(URED) OUT…BUTTER! And it’s awesome!

This is my second time making compound butter. My first one was more savory—it was super delicious too! If you like compound butters, definitely try my Chive Flower Compound Butter too!

Making compound butter is so easy. It’s the perfect addition to a spread or a really beautiful way to enhance a bread basket.

THE SHAPE. When it comes to compound butters, you can form a log or an egg-like shape like I did here using cling wrap. You can absolutely use molds as well to get more intricate shapes.

PRO TIP FOR RAPIDLY SOFTENING YOUR BUTTER.

Place your butter unwrapped into a microwave safe bowl.

Fill a mason jar or heat resistant cup with water. Heat just your water in the microwave for 3 minutes on high.

Open your microwave, quickly put your bowl of butter in next to the cup with hot water and close it into the microwave. You want to do this part quickly to keep as much hot air in the microwave as possible.

Let your butter sit in there for 10 minutes. It will be perfectly softened without being melted.