Compound Butter
- 1 pound butter
- 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
- Dough scraper
- Standing mixer
- Parchment paper or plastic wrap
- Chop the butter into uniform chunks using the dough scraper.
- Place the oil into the food processor and add the chives.
- Process until the chives are finely chopped.
- Add the remaining herbs and blend until the herbs have colored the oil.
- Using the whisk attachment, whip the butter in the mixer?s work bowl at medium speed until it softens and lightens in color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the herb oil to the butter and beat for another 2 minutes until oil is fully incorporated.
- Remove butter from bowl and spoon onto parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- Roll into a log, using the edge of a baking sheet to form a tight log.
- Chill for 2 hours before serving.
butter, extra virgin olive oil, fresh chives, thyme, sage, rosemary, scraper, mixer, paper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/compound-butter-recipe.html (may not work)