FLAVORED BUTTERS

FRIDAY'S FOOD TIP



Bread with butter is tasty any time. But bread with FLAVORED butter is a special treat everyone deserves now and then.

Flavored butters with breakfast breads like scones, biscuits, quick breads, and croissants are an easy treat you can make for your family to enjoy this weekend.

All of these flavored butters are quick to prepare. Simply cream the softened butter and the other ingredient(s) together, put the butter on some waxed paper, roll it into a log, and store in the refrigerator. Allow the butter to soften before serving.

Note: It's best to use these butters within a day or two.


ORANGE BUTTER

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

Grated zest of 1 large orange


Orange Butter is great on scones, fresh muffins, or quick breads.


MAPLE BUTTER

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup


Try this one on plain scones, bran muffins, or banana bread.


LEMON BUTTER

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1 Tbsp. freshly grated lemon peel


Try lemon butter on a hot blueberry muffin.


CINNAMON BUTTER

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1 c. honey

1 tsp. cinnamon


Cinnamon Butter is yummy on toast or biscuits.


CHOCOLATE BUTTER

1 stick butter, softened

1/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips, melted


Slather on a fresh, hot croissant or muffin.


PECAN BUTTER

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1/3 c. finely chopped pecans


This is great on pumpkin bread or gingerbread.


You can also enjoy flavored butters on waffles or pancakes or add a little to hot cereal or grits. And don't forget to try flavored butters with cranberry scones or apple-cinnamon scones from the Three Angels Gourmet Co.

Chances are, whatever you enjoy with a little butter will be even better with a little FLAVORED butter.


"As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists." - Joan Dye Gussow