How to Make Basil Butter
Wash the dry basil., Chop or tear the basil into small pieces. , Cream the butter., Add the chopped basil to the butter., Lay out wax paper on the work surface., Roll the wax paper around the butter log., Serve.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash the dry basil.
Shake dry. -
Step 2: Chop or tear the basil into small pieces.
, Knead with the back of a wooden spoon. , Blend through with the wooden spoon. , Place the blended basil butter onto the paper.
Roll into a sausage shape.
Sprinkle with more chopped basil. , Place into the butter log in the refrigerator to chill. , To serve, simply slice small pieces off the log and use as needed, either for spreading or adding as a dollop on meat, fish, hot vegetables or hot bread. -
Step 3: Cream the butter.
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Step 4: Add the chopped basil to the butter.
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Step 5: Lay out wax paper on the work surface.
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Step 6: Roll the wax paper around the butter log.
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Step 7: Serve.
Detailed Guide
Shake dry.
, Knead with the back of a wooden spoon. , Blend through with the wooden spoon. , Place the blended basil butter onto the paper.
Roll into a sausage shape.
Sprinkle with more chopped basil. , Place into the butter log in the refrigerator to chill. , To serve, simply slice small pieces off the log and use as needed, either for spreading or adding as a dollop on meat, fish, hot vegetables or hot bread.
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