Herbed Compound Butter

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or chervil leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• Generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper

1. In a medium-size bowl, using a wooden spoon, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Add the herbs, garlic, and pepper and stir until smooth.
3. Spoon the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap into a 4-inch-long log.
4. Roll up the plastic, forming the butter into a cylinder.
5. Twist the ends tightly to press the butter into a compact log.
6. Refrigerate until chilled.
7. Will keep refrigerated for about 1 week or frozen for 1 month.

butter, fresh basil, fresh italian parsley, fresh chives, tarragon, dill, garlic, generous

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/herbed-compound-butter (may not work)