Italian Butter

A butter with garlic and herbs to perk up the taste of hot bread, potatoes, or veggies. Time for chilling included in prep time.

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Mix the garlic, oregano, basil, thyme and black pepper in a bowl.
2. Beat in the softened butter until well combined.
3. Put the mixture on a piece of wax paper and roll it into a tube.
4. Refrigerate for at least three hours to allow the flavours to blend.
5. Allow the butter to come to room temperature before serving, so that it will spread easier.