Herb Butter for French Bread
Elevate your next loaf of French bread with this luscious Herb Butter, a perfect blend of creamy unsalted butter and fragrant fresh herbs. This easy-to-make spread combines parsley, chives, thyme, and rosemary with a hint of garlic, a dash of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, creating a symphony of savory flavors. The addition of zesty lemon zest adds a bright and fresh twist, making it irresistible. Ready in just 10 minutes, this herb-infused butter is ideal for slathering over warm, crusty French bread or as a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night at home, this recipe is your go-to for bold, herbaceous flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks, softened) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (finely chopped) fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon (finely minced) fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Place the softened unsalted butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the finely chopped parsley, chives, thyme leaves, and minced rosemary to the butter.
Stir in the minced garlic, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon zest.
Using a fork or spatula, mix all ingredients together until they are evenly combined and the herbs are well distributed throughout the butter.
Transfer the herb butter to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
Form the butter into a log or rectangular shape by rolling it tightly in the parchment or wrap, twisting the ends to seal.
Place the herb butter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Slice the butter into rounds and serve it spread over warm, crusty French bread. Store leftover butter in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.0 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.5 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 498 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 334 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
