Things You’ll Need

• Unsalted Butter

• Fresh Basil

• Dried Red Pepper

• Garlic

• Sea Salt

• Wax Paper

 

Tip #1  Don’t be afraid to get messy!

 

First bring a stick of butter to room temperature.  Then finely chop the basil, garlic, and dried pepper.

 

Next cube the butter and place into a small bowl.

 

Mix in the rest of the ingredients, add a little salt, and form a ball.  Make sure all of the ingredients are well incorporated and that butter is smooth.

 

Place ball of butter onto center of a piece of wax paper, fold it over the top and pull back to form a log shape.

 

Twist the ends and place into fridge until ready for use!

 

Suggestions:

• Great on steaks to give it that little extra flare!

• Use it to make the perfect garlic bread for any Italian meal

• Great to gift for housewarming presents, and you can make compound butters using whatever ingredients you want.