You are likely wondering what compound butter is, it is quite simple. Compound butter, which is what this Easy Italian Butter is, is simply butter that has had other ingredients added to it. This recipe is an Italian version, which means we added sundried tomatoes, garlic, basil and salt.
Easy peasy! There are many variations of compound butter varieties. However, I believe this one is the best, and I use it for so many recipes or different additions to cooking.
This Creamy, dreamy Easy Italian butter is so simple to make, and you get the joy of tasting along the way to be sure that you have the right amount of ingredients to give it the perfect taste. So feel free to admit eating straight butter is an addiction, with this recipe it really is.
The Easy Italian butter can be used on Baguette bread slices, making Garlic bread for Spaghetti or Lasagna and so many other meals. This butter is so tasty and colorful, you may find you use it on many things when cooking also.
Should I melt this butter before I combine all the ingredients?
Absolutely not! You want the butter to be room temperature soft, no softer than that. By being room temperature, the butter remains creamy and the ingredients combine easily.
Should I refrigerate this Italian Butter?
Yes, all butter should be refrigerated when not in use. However, you can leave the butter in the soft state after making it, in order to use it for the meal you are making. However, you should place it in a covered container and into the refrigerator as soon as the meal is over.
Can I freeze the Italian butter?
Once you make the butter, you could certainly place it into a freezer safe container and then place it into the freezer.
Should I store it in a bowl or turn it into sticks?
That choice is yours. I prefer to place the creamy butter in a nice serving dish, such as a dessert dish, with a cover.
Should I use salted or unsalted butter?
Since you will be adding a touch of salt, I suggest using unsalted butter. Besides, the other ingredients will give a flavor to the butter that does not need salt.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
2 tbsp Basil, finely chopped
¼ tsp salt
½ tbsp garlic, freshly minced
2 tbsp Sundried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
1 loaf French Bread or Baguette Bread
HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN COMPOUND BUTTER:
Step 1. Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until fluffy
Step 2. Add in the chopped sun dried tomatoes, chopped basil and minced garlic
Step 3. Add a pinch or ¼ tsp salt
Step 4. Beat the butter until all ingredients are combined
Step 5. Transfer the butter to a pretty serving dessert dish or another covered container
Step 6. Spread the butter on a warmed French Loaf or slices of Baguette Bread
Italian Compound Butter
This recipe is an Italian version, which means we added sundried tomatoes, garlic, basil and salt. Easy peasy! There are many variations of compound butter varieties. However, I believe this one is the best, and I use it for so many recipes or different additions to cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 tbsp Basil, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tbsp garlic, freshly minced
- 2 tbsp Sundried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
- 1 loaf French Bread or Baguette Bread
Instructions
1. Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until fluffy
2. Add in the chopped sun dried tomatoes, chopped basil and minced garlic
3. Add a pinch or ¼ tsp salt
4. Beat the butter until all ingredients are combined
5. Transfer the butter to a pretty serving dessert dish or another covered container
6. Spread the butter on a warmed French Loaf or slices of Baguette Bread
Notes
Should I melt this butter before I combine all the ingredients?
Absolutely not! You want the butter to be room temperature soft, no softer than that. By being room temperature, the butter remains creamy and the ingredients combine easily.
Nutrition Information
Yield 7 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 545Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 17gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 70mgSodium 976mgCarbohydrates 60gFiber 3gSugar 6gProtein 13g
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