Rapid, Enticing Butter Boards for Social Gatherings, Ready in Just 5 Minutes
Butter board spreads have taken the culinary world by storm, offering a creative and shareable way to present butter with various toppings for entertaining. Originating in the USA around 2021, these buttery delights have gained popularity on social media platforms, becoming a trendy choice for impromptu gatherings.
The beauty of butter board spreads lies in their simplicity. No cooking is required, making them an ideal choice for busy hosts. The butter mixture is softened before mixing in the ingredients, such as unsalted butter, honey, fresh rosemary, flaky sea salt (Maldon being a preferred choice), black pepper, and garlic powder. The mixture is then swirled until it resembles golden silk, with evenly distributed herb flecks.
Assembling the butter board is a cinch. Spread the mixture on a smooth wooden board or marble slab, using a spoon or offset spatula. For added flavour, swirling in honey and fresh rosemary is one way to customize the butter board. However, there are numerous flavour twists to choose from. Swapping rosemary for orange zest and lavender honey, adding chili flakes and smoked paprika, using thyme, chives, or basil, and stirring in miso paste and toasted sesame seeds are just a few examples.
To enjoy your butter board to the fullest, warm baguette slices, crusty sourdough torn into chunks, an assortment of crackers, fresh radishes, and endive leaves can be served alongside. Leaving some empty space on the board for crackers or bread to nestle into is recommended, allowing guests to easily help themselves.
The leftover butter board can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated is not necessary. If you must use salted butter, skip the added salt in the recipe. For those following a dairy-free lifestyle, a vegan butter version can be made.
Sharing photos of butter board creations is encouraged and appreciated for inspiration. The butter board spreads act as an instant crowd-pleaser, even for picky eaters. With their effortless elegance and customizable flavours, butter board spreads are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Just remember, nutritional information varies based on brands and ingredient sizes. Each 2-tablespoon serving of the basic butter board spread has about 200 calories and 22g fat. So, enjoy in moderation and indulge in the delightful world of butter board spreads.
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