Salted Honey Butter Spread (Printable)

Creamy butter mixed with honey, fleur de sel, and fresh herbs for a flavorful spread.

# Components:

→ Butter Mixture

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 teaspoon fleur de sel

→ Fresh Herbs

04 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
05 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
06 - 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and honey. Beat with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Add the fleur de sel and chopped herbs. Mix gently until evenly distributed throughout the butter mixture.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a pinch more salt or honey if desired.
04 - Scrape the butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape into a log and twist the ends to seal, or transfer to a small ramekin.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up and allow flavors to meld.
06 - Before serving, sprinkle with a touch of extra fleur de sel. Serve at room temperature for easy spreading.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Requires only 10 minutes of preparation time with no cooking involved.
  • The balance of flaky sea salt and sweet honey creates a multidimensional flavor profile.
  • Extremely versatile and can be used on everything from breakfast toast to dinner vegetables.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a crowd-pleasing addition to any table.
02 -
  • Always use high-quality honey like wildflower or acacia for the most aromatic results.
  • Remember to remove the butter from the fridge about 20 minutes before serving to ensure it is easy to spread.
  • Store the butter log in parchment paper to prevent it from absorbing other odors in the refrigerator.
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