Herbal Infused Homemade Butter

🕒 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 16
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Welcome to the world of homemade butter, where simple ingredients meet fragrant herbs for a truly unique taste experience. This Herbal Infused Homemade Butter is a delightful way to elevate your everyday cooking with fresh rosemary, thyme, and basil.

Ingredients for Herbal Infused Homemade Butter

Heavy cream is the base for our butter, providing a rich and creamy texture that’s perfect for infusing with herbs. Salt enhances the flavors, bringing out the best in the herbs. Fresh rosemary, with its pine-like aroma, adds depth to the butter. Thyme brings a subtle earthiness, complementing the rosemary perfectly. Basil adds a sweet, peppery note that rounds out the flavor profile. Finally, a touch of garlic powder provides a gentle kick, making this butter a savory delight.

Tips & Tricks

  • Use very cold water when rinsing the butter to ensure it stays solid
  • Try adding a splash of lemon juice for a fresh, zesty twist
  • Use a chilled bowl and beaters to speed up the butter-making process

Serving Suggestions

This herbal butter is perfect for spreading on warm, crusty bread or melting over steamed vegetables. It’s also a fantastic addition to grilled meats, offering a flavorful finish. For breakfast, try it on a fresh croissant or a warm biscuit for a gourmet touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
Yes, but use them sparingly as dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor.
How long will this butter last?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it should last about a week.
Can I make this butter without a hand mixer?
Yes, you can use a stand mixer or even shake the cream in a jar, though it will take longer.

Herbal Infused Homemade Butter Recipe Walkthrough

Start by pouring the heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Grab your trusty hand mixer and set it to medium speed. You're going to whip the cream until it turns into fluffy whipped cream. But don’t stop there! Keep mixing until you see the butterfat separating from the buttermilk. This is when the magic happens.

Once you’ve got your butter separated, drain off the buttermilk. You can save this for another recipe if you like, as it’s great in pancakes or biscuits. Now, keep the butter in the bowl and rinse it under cold water. This step helps remove any remaining buttermilk, ensuring your butter stays fresh longer.

Next, it’s time to infuse the butter with flavor. Add the salt, rosemary, thyme, basil, and garlic powder to the butter. Use a spatula or your hands to knead everything together until the herbs are well incorporated. You’ll notice the aroma is irresistible at this point.

Finally, shape the herb-infused butter into a log or place it in a container for easy storage. Now you’ve got a homemade, gourmet-quality butter that’s ready to transform your meals.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Super easy to make, even for beginners
  • Infused with fresh herbs, adding a burst of flavor
  • No special equipment needed, just a hand mixer
  • Perfect for customizing with your favorite herbs

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Pour the heavy cream into a large mixing bowl.
2. Using a hand mixer, beat the cream on medium speed until it turns into whipped cream.
3. Continue to beat beyond the whipped cream stage until the butterfat separates from the buttermilk.
4. Drain the buttermilk and keep the butter in the bowl.
5. Rinse the butter under cold water to remove excess buttermilk.
6. Add salt, rosemary, thyme, basil, and garlic powder to the butter.
7. Knead the butter with a spatula or hands until the herbs and seasonings are well incorporated.
8. Shape the butter into a log or place it in a container.

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