Here are two ways to impress your guests with delicious, flavoured varieties.
Garlic Herb Butter
Makes 1 roll
150g good-quality unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped eg. chives, parsley, tarragon or basil
1 tsp finely grated lemon or lime rind
Mexican Butter
Makes 1 roll
150g good-quality unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground in pestle and mortar
1 red or green chilli, seeds removed, sliced
Combine the ingredients for each butter in a blender; season with sea salt
and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and chill for 15 minutes.
Tips: Place mixture onto plastic wrap. Roll into a log, wrap tightly and refrigerate. When needed, unwrap and slice off discs. Store in baking paper and then foil in the fridge for a week or freeze for up to three months. Defrost slices before using.
