Basic Herb Butter

Herbs and Butters

Recipe Ladies Family Herb Garden

1 stick unsalted butter

1 tablespoon dried herb leaves

1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Let butter stand at room temperature until softened. Work butter with a spoon, rubber spatula, or fork until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and then dried herb. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Yield: 1/2 cup.

* Begin by only using 1 herb. Experiment with different herb combinations and individual taste preferences.

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S. Home Economist