Garlic Butter Recipe
Introduction
Garlic butter is a simple yet flavorful blend that elevates many dishes. Perfect for spreading on bread, tossing with pasta, or topping grilled meats, it adds a rich, savory touch every time.
Ingredients
- 100g butter, softened
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tsp finely chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, crushed garlic, and chopped parsley if using.
- Step 2: Season with a little salt if your butter is unsalted, and add black pepper to taste. If the butter is too firm to mix, gently warm the ingredients in a small pan until melted and combined, then allow to cool.
Tips & Variations
- Use garlic butter to brush on dough balls or spread inside a sliced baguette before baking for delicious garlic bread.
- Spread over a cooked pizza base or flatbread to add extra flavor before serving.
Storage
Store garlic butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. For longer storage, you can freeze it in portions. Reheat gently if needed to soften before use.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use pre-minced garlic instead of fresh garlic?
Fresh garlic is best for vibrant flavor, but pre-minced garlic can be used in a pinch. Be mindful that the flavor may be less intense and slightly different.
Is it possible to make garlic butter without parsley?
Yes, parsley is optional and can be omitted if you prefer a pure garlic butter flavor or want to customize with other herbs like chives or thyme.
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Garlic Butter Recipe
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 120g garlic butter (enough to serve 4–6 people as a spread) 1x
Description
This simple and flavorful garlic butter recipe combines softened butter with crushed garlic and fresh parsley, perfect for spreading on dough balls, making garlic bread, or enhancing pizzas and flatbreads. Easy to prepare and versatile, it adds a rich, buttery garlic punch to any dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 100g butter, softened
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tsp finely chopped parsley (optional)
- Salt, to taste (only if using unsalted butter)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, crushed garlic, and finely chopped parsley if using. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Season: Add a little salt only if your butter is unsalted, and season with black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as preferred.
- Warm if Needed: If the butter is too cold and hard to mix, gently warm the ingredients in a small pan over low heat until melted and combined. Then, allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature before use.
- Store Properly: Transfer the garlic butter into a clean container and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to one week.
- Use: Brush garlic butter on dough balls, spread inside sliced baguette to make garlic bread, or spread over cooked pizza bases or flatbreads for added flavor.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness, or adjust added salt accordingly.
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor; adjust garlic quantity to suit your taste.
- Parsley is optional but adds a fresh, herbal note and color.
- Store garlic butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- For longer storage, garlic butter can be frozen in portions for up to 3 months.
- Do not leave garlic butter at room temperature for extended periods to avoid spoilage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (if warming the butter mixture)
- Category: Condiments & Spreads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Universal
Keywords: garlic butter, garlic spread, garlic bread butter, homemade garlic butter, parsley garlic butter, butter spread, easy condiment
