How To Make Compound Butter + My Favorite Compound Butter Recipes

Step 1

Allow butter to come to room temperature. It should be soft enough that you can easily put a deep dent in it when you push down on it with your fingertip, but not melted.

Step 2

In a prep bowl or mixing bowl, whip butter with a fork (or for larger batches a whisk) until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3

Add preferred mix-ins and combine until well-dispersed.

Step 4

Using a spatula, transfer seasoned butter to a square of parchment paper. Shape and roll into a log with a spatula then fold the parchment paper over the top of the log and roll into a tube. Fold the ends of the parchment paper over to close then secure with kitchen twine, a rubber band, or tape. Alternatively, you may spoon the butter mixture into silicone molds for individual shapes.

Step 5

Refrigerate until firm. Depending on the size of your butter log or shape, this may take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.