Flavored Butters: How to Make Them, Shape Them, and Use Them as Spreads, Toppings, and Sauces

What could taste better than butter? Try these fifty recipes and techniques for delectable homemade flavored butters both sweet and savory!

Flavored butters, also called compound butters, have a multitude of uses. They make a plain baguette or artisan loaf come alive with flavor; they complement a hearty breakfast muffin or delicate scone; they serve as quick-fix sauces for a piece of fish, meat, or a bowl of pasta; and they brighten an artichoke or a serving of green beans in surprising wa...