You will need:
- 250g chilled unsalted butter, diced
- 1 tspn. sea salt flakes
- 2 Tbs. fresh herb leaves, chopped
- 1 Tbs. lemon zest, if desired
Let's make it:
Step 1:
Place the chilled diced butter into a suitable mixing bowl.
Step 2:
Using the twin beaters, engage Heatsoft™ and begin gentle mixing on speed 1. Increase the speed as softening takes place, cream for approx. 2 minutes.
Step 3:
Turn off Heatsoft™.
Step 4:
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix to combine.
Step 5:
Remove the herb butter from the bowl and place onto baking paper.
Step 6:
Roll and shape into a log, wrap entirely in paper and twist ends to seal, refrigerate until firm.
Step 7:
Slice off butter pats as required.
Cook's Tip:
Suitable herbs for butter: thyme, tarragon, dill, rosemary, chives, sage, basil, chervil, parsley, coriander, marjoram