Yeast Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and impossibly fragrant, this compound butter is the kind of thing that makes even the simplest meal feel special. A bright hit of lemon zest lifts the whole mixture, while fresh parsley keeps it tasting clean and vibrant rather than heavy. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, store-bought flavored butters and spreads can be surprisingly tricky — many contain additives or fermented ingredients that sneak yeast in through the back door. This recipe uses nothing but whole, straightforward ingredients, so you know exactly what you're spreading on your plate. Whipping it together takes just a few minutes, and rolling it into a log means you always have a ready-to-slice round waiting in the fridge. Melt a pat over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, or a warm bowl of pasta and watch it disappear instantly. It keeps for up to a week, which means one quick prep session pays off all week long.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir and fold until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
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