COMPOUND BUTTER

GreekVegetarianIntermediate120 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb butter
  • 3 each to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sage, chopped
  • 1 tbsp rosemary, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Parchment paper or plastic wrap Chop the butter into uniform chunks using the dough scraper.

  2. 2

    Place the oil into the food processor and add the chives.

  3. 3

    Process until the chives are finely chopped.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining herbs and blend until the herbs have colored the oil.

  5. 5

    Using the whisk attachment, whip the butter in the mixer’s work bowl at medium speed until it softens and lightens in color, about 5 to 7 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the herb oil to the butter and beat for another 2 minutes until oil is fully incorporated.

  7. 7

    Remove butter from bowl and spoon onto parchment paper or plastic wrap.

  8. 8

    Roll into a log, using the edge of a baking sheet to form a tight log.

  9. 9

    Chill for 2 hours before serving.

  10. 10

    Yield: 2 logs

Tags

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