Flavored Butters

Directions

1. 1
   Pick the butter of your choice (below). Add the additional ingredients and mix well.
2. 2
   Shape the 1/2 cup of butter, plus added-in ingredients, into small a roll.
3. 3
   Wrap well with waxed paper. Chill until firm.
4. 4
   Herb Butter:
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   Add 2-4 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (such as parsley, tarragon, chives, mint, marjoram, etc.) either singly or in combos of 2-3. Add a squeeze of lemon and mix well with butter.
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   Mustard Butter:
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   Add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and mix well with butter.
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   Citrus Butter:
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   Add 2 teaspoons orange or lime juice, or 1 teaspoon lemon juice, PLUS the grated rind of 1 orange, lime (2, if small) or lemon. Mix well with butter.
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    Cilantro-Lime Butter:
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    Add 1 cup loosely-packed minced fresh cilantro leaves to soft butter. Add grated rind and juice of 1 lime. Mix well.
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    Garlic Butter:
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    Add 2 finely minced garlic cloves to butter; mix well.
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    Tomato Butter:
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    Mix 1 tablespoon tomato paste with softened butter.
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    Honey Butter:
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    Add 1/4 cup honey with softened butter; beat in gradually.
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    Maple Butter:
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    Add 1/4 cup maple syrup to butter; beat in gradually.
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    Almond Butter:
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    Add 1/4 cup finely ground almonds to butter; mix well.