
Sweet, salty, and impossibly creamy, this compound butter comes together in just a few minutes with three simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. The whipping process transforms plain softened butter into something light and airy, making it spread beautifully on warm bread, biscuits, pancakes, or just about anything else that crosses your path. A drizzle of honey adds gentle floral sweetness while the flaky sea salt keeps it from tipping into cloying territory — that balance is everything. Many flavored butters and spreads on store shelves sneak in spice blends or natural flavorings that can be hard to vet, so making your own means you know exactly what's in it. Rolling it into a log and chilling it also makes for a gorgeous presentation if you're hosting, and it keeps well in the fridge for whenever the craving strikes.
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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.
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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