This recipe isn’t some complicated culinary experiment; it’s a simple, heartfelt tribute to the beautiful flavors of fresh rosemary and sage. I first made this butter on a whim, during a spontaneous get-together with friends. We were grilling, you see, and the conversation flowed as freely as the wine. A friend of mine commented how much he loved the homemade butter so I decided to put my spin on the classic compound butter recipe.
But the magic of this recipe doesn't lie in its complexity or precision; rather, it resides in its ability to transform ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary. It's about evoking a sense of warmth and coziness. It’s about simple things done well. Plus, this herb butter is so incredibly versatile. It adds a delicious savory depth to pretty much anything you use it on.
Required Equipments
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Saucepan
- Baking sheet
Rosemary-and-Sage-Butter
A simple recipe for a flavorful compound butter featuring fresh rosemary and sage, perfect for enhancing grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 1 servings
Preparation Time: 1 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First things first, gather your ingredients. Make sure your butter is softened but not melted – think room temperature perfection.
- Finely chop your fresh rosemary and sage leaves. About 2 tablespoons of each should do the trick, but adjust to your taste – some days I go wild with herbs!
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter using a wooden spoon or a whisk until it's nice and smooth. Think fluffy clouds of buttery goodness.
- Add your chopped herbs to the butter. Gently mix them in with the wooden spoon, making sure to distribute the herb evenly throughout the butter. Visualize the herb weaving its way through the butter – it’s almost meditative.
- Once the herbs are incorporated, give it a taste test. Is it herby enough? Do you need more of a certain flavor? Adjust the herbs accordingly. Trust your taste buds – they’re your best friends!
- Transfer your magnificent creation to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape it into a small rectangle – or whatever shape your heart desires.
- Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours. This will help it firm up and hold its shape nicely. Patience, my friend, patience.
- Once your butter is nice and firm, you can slice it into pats for easier serving. Use a sharp knife and make sure it’s clean to get nice neat slices.
- Serve and enjoy! Pair it with freshly baked bread, grilled steak, roasted vegetables, or whatever your heart desires. Go on – you deserve it!
📝 Notes
- For an even more intense flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or finely grated garlic.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can substitute dried herbs. Use about 1/3 the amount of dried herbs compared to fresh herbs. For instance, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary instead of 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary.
- Feel free to experiment with other herbs! Thyme, parsley, or even a touch of oregano would all work beautifully in this recipe
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal
Protein: 1g
Fat: 36g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Calcium: 20mg
