Easy Italian Compound Butter Recipe
Elevate your bread game with this easy-to-make Italian Compound Butter. It’s a flavorful spread perfect for enhancing the taste of bread, pasta, or grilled vegetables.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, room temperature | 1 cup (2 sticks) |
| Sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped | 2 tablespoons |
| Fresh basil, finely chopped | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic, minced | 1/2 tablespoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Soften the butter to room temperature.
- Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.
- Mince the garlic.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, and salt.
- Mix until well combined.
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Shape and Chill:
- Transfer the mixture to a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Shape it into a log or any desired shape.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
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Serve:
- Slice the butter and serve with warm bread, pasta, or grilled vegetables.
