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Ultimate Butter Board
Move over charcuterie! This customizable butter board with herbs, honey, and flaky salt is the new party essential. Beautifully arranged softened butter topped with colorful ingredients creates a stunning centerpiece that's perfect for gatherings. Endlessly adaptable and incredibly easy to make, this trend has taken social media by storm for good reason!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks high-quality unsalted butter (1 cup), softened
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as chives, dill, or parsley), chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced
- 1/4 cup edible flowers (optional)
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 wooden board or serving platter
- 1 loaf crusty bread, sliced
Instructions
- 1 Allow butter to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 2 Clean and prepare your wooden board or serving platter. Make sure it's food-safe and has been properly sanitized.
- 3 Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the softened butter in an even layer across the board, creating decorative swirls and peaks.
- 4 Drizzle honey in a zigzag pattern across the butter.
- 5 Sprinkle the flaky sea salt evenly over the butter.
- 6 Artfully arrange the chopped herbs, garlic, edible flowers, red onion, radishes, and lemon zest on top of the butter. Try to create a colorful, visually appealing pattern.
- 7 Let the board sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 8 Serve immediately with sliced crusty bread for spreading.
Chef's Tips
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Use cultured or European-style butter for a more complex flavor profile. The higher fat content makes for a richer experience.
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Create themed butter boards! Try a sweet version with cinnamon, honey, and berries, or a spicy one with chili oil, kimchi, and gochugaru.
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If you're concerned about food safety, you can line your wooden board with parchment paper before adding the butter.
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For the best visual impact, use ingredients with contrasting colors. Think bright herbs, pink radishes, purple onions, and yellow edible flowers.
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Butter boards are best served within 2 hours of preparation. If your space is warm, consider placing the board on a bed of ice to keep it fresh longer.
Nutrition Information
Calories | 210 kcal |
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Protein | 1.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 5 g |
Fat | 23 g |
Fiber | 0.5 g |
Sugar | 4 g |
Sodium | 320 mg |
*Nutrition values are approximate per serving (about 2 tablespoons of topped butter, not including bread) and based on ingredients listed. Values may vary based on specific brands used and exact toppings selected.