Butter is a basic kitchen staple. When whipped together with spices and herbs, it becomes a versatile French condiment referred to as compound butter. Compound butter is butter that has been creamed with spices and herbs, formed into a log, and refrigerated until needed. Keep a homemade batch of compound butter in your refrigerator to spread on crusty bread, top a steak, season boring vegetables, or dress up a baked potato.
Instructions
1. Chop the garlic cloves finely or mash them into a puree.
2. Place the butter, garlic and parsley in a large bowl.
3. Combine the ingredients using an electric mixer. Beat the mixture on a medium speed until it is well blended (about two minutes.)
4. Add salt to taste.
5. Shape the compound into a log and cover it well with plastic wrap or place it in an air-tight container.
6. Allow the compound to remain at room temperature for one hour so that the flavors develop.
7. Place the compound in the refrigerator or freezer.
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