Start with one stick of butter that has been softened to room temperature. You can soften the butter by leaving it on the counter overnight or removing it from the fridge 1-2 hours before using.
Choose your flavor from the list above. Place the softened butter on a clean work surface - I like to lay down a piece of wax paper for easier cleanup.
Mix the ingredients for your preferred flavor into the softened butter. You can simply use a fork to mash the salt, herbs, seasonings, and butter together.
The butter can be served soft at this point. Or you can choose to chill it. To chill - lay out a piece of plastic wrap, scoop the softened butter mixture onto it, and form the butter into a log shape. Wrap the plastic wrap around the butter log and chill in the refrigerator.
Notes
The compound butter will last for 5 days in the fridge or up to 6 months in the freezer. To freeze, slice the chilled butter log into discs, freeze them on a baking sheet, and store the frozen discs into a freezer bag.Nutrition facts are per tablespoon.
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