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HOOK 65 2 s?cks of room temperature bu%er (1/2 lb) (recipe right or use what you have) Fresh herbs to your liking, parsley, chives, thyme, oregano, basil 1 head of fresh garlic, peeled and finely chopped (op?onal) 1 teaspoon each of salt and fresh ground pepper Edible flowers: Clover, pansies, purple dead ne%le, dandelions, nastur?ums, calendula, chive blossoms. A mixer can be used to make the bu%er extra fluffy or just use a fork to fold in all the chopped herbs and ingredients. It can be stored in a container and re- frigerated. Another op?on is to roll it into a log by using parchment paper. It is a nice way of serving it at the table by slicing it into pieces. For entertaining during a summer dinner party sprinkle some of the herbs and flower petals on top of your bu%er log, making it even more delicious looking. is in full swing and enjoying ?me outside with family and friends and all the wonder- ful summer foods. A delicious way to eat your fresh breads and top your meats, fish and vegetables is making your own herbal bu%er. It takes li%le ?me to prepare, and you can add any kind of herb and edible flowers you prefer. All you need is soened bu%er, fresh herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Some lemon zest makes it re- freshing and colorful edi- ble flowers make it extra deligh$ul. Enjoy! You can use an electric mixer and large bowl, or a manual bu%er churner, to make fresh bu%er in a surprisingly short ?me, not much more than 10 minutes. For 1 ½ to 2 s?cks of bu%er, use a pint carton (2 cups) of organic heavy cream, brought to room temperature. Beat the cream for 5 to 10 minutes on medium, un?l the yellowish solids separate from the bu%ermilk. Strain the liquid bu%ermilk into a container and refrigerate for other uses. Spoon the yellow solids onto a piece of parchment paper and press them together into a ball. Take the ball off the parchment paper, and in a bowl filled with ice and water keep kneading and pressing the bu%er solids with your hands to make sure all the but- termilk is removed. Repeat this two more ?mes, using fresh ice water, un?l the water is clear. Your ball of bu%er is now ready and can be seasoned with sea salt, sugar and cinnamon, or lots of herbs as in the varia?ons in "Summer Herb Bu%er." Whether seasoned or plain, you can wrap it in fresh parchment paper to shape a long roll or other shapes to your liking. @simone.eisold @bullfarm1856 H o m e m a d e B u t t e r G r i l l i n g S e a s o n ............ I n g r e d i e n t s .......................

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