Citrus Free Honey Butter
Whipped until pale and cloud-like, this three-ingredient compound butter is the kind of thing that makes a plain piece of toast feel like a treat worth sitting down for. Softened unsalted butter gets beaten until fluffy, then folded together with honey and a pinch of flaky sea salt for that perfect sweet-savory balance. So many flavored butters rely on citrus zest or a squeeze of juice to brighten things up, but this one proves you don't need any of that — the honey brings all the depth and warmth you could want. The flaky sea salt is the quiet hero here, cutting through the richness and making every bite more interesting. It comes together in just a few minutes and can be shaped into a pretty log and stashed in the fridge, ready to melt over warm biscuits, pancakes, cornbread, or roasted vegetables whenever the moment calls for it.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for 1–2 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
- 2
Add the honey and flaky sea salt, then beat on medium-low speed for another 1 minute, until fully combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl once.
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