Dot with
softened butter into which you've beaten fresh chopped tarragon and thyme.
Using a hand mixer or heavy whisk, mix
the softened butter into the mashed sweet potatoes until well blended.
Put
the softened butter into a small bowl and mix in the ramps and paprika, stirring vigorously until the butter is smooth and all ingredients are incorporated.
Pour sourdough starter over the top of the flour (if it's thick, just spread it out as evenly as possible over the flour), cut
softened butter into about 5 chunks and distribute over the top of the starter and flour.
Place
softened butter into the bowl of a stand mixer that has been fitted with the paddle attachment.
Crumble ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup dried banana chips, crushed 1/3 cup shredded coconut Directions: In a small bowl work
the softened butter into the brown sugar with a fork or your hands.
Cut
the softened butter into tabs, dropping each into the mixing bowl.
Not exact matches
Melt the Apricot Honey for 30 seconds and whisk
into the
softened butter.
Add 1 tablespoon water (you may need a touch more if your peanut
butter is very thick or dry) and mix well until dough
softens into a workable consistency.
for the peanut
butter filling: 1/2 stick
butter,
softened and cut
into cubes 1/2 cup smooth peanut
butter 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners» sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1) Chop onions and garlic 2) Cut beef livers
into small cube - sized pieces 3) Melt 100g of
butter in a pan over medium heat 4) Saute chopped onions until
softened but are still white in colour 5) Add garlic and chopped livers, frying livers until browned all over and cooked throughout 6) Add in white wine and mustard powder, and salt & pepper 7) Process liver mixture and 50g of remaining
butter to get a smooth blended mixture 8) Add salt and pepper to taste 9) Transfer pâté
into a serving ramekin or small bowl / dish 10) Chill in the fridge for a few hours (note that pâté generally tastes better after a few days) 11) Serve with crackers, garnishing with chopped parsley
I followed the directions exactly, except I took a tip from the Pioneer Woman and mixed the cinnamon - sugar mixture
into the
softened butter and spread it onto the bread all together.
ingredients: 113 grams (8 tablespoons)
butter,
softened 150 grams (3/4 cup) sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 120 grams (1 cup) flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 4 very ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut
into 8ths
Filling 1/4 cup
butter,
softened and cut
into bits 1 to 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 to 3 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) 1 egg
A soft dough is made in the mixer and then many tablespoons of
softened butter are beaten
into the dough one at a time until fully incorporated
into a moist dough.
Cinnamon - chocolate fruit mince tarts slightly adapted from Australian Gourmet Traveller 270g dark brown sugar 300g raisins 300g dried cranberries 3 tablespoons brandy 100g unsalted
butter, melted 100g glacé orange, finely chopped 2 Granny Smith apples, coarsely grated 1 orange, finely grated zest and juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped 100g dark chocolate (70 % cocoa solids), coarsely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons demerara sugar, for scattering Cinnamon pastry: 180g
softened unsalted
butter 200g pure icing sugar, sifted 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 eggs 500g all purpose flour pinch of salt Combine all ingredients except chocolate and demerara sugar in a large bowl, stir to combine, then spoon
into sterilized jars * and refrigerate for at least 1 day or up to 2 weeks, inverting jar occasionally.
Gingerbread caramels adapted from Pure Dessert, flavor idea from here 3/4 cup corn syrup 1/4 cup molasses 2 cups (400g) caster (superfine) sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted
butter, cut
into chunks,
softened Line the bottom and sides of a 22 cm (9in) square pan with aluminum foil and grease the foil.
4 cups (500 grams) of plain flour 1 cup (200 grams) water, or as needed 4 tablespoons (50 grams) of
softened lard or
butter Pinch of salt 10 ounces (300 grams) of a young Pecorino cheese, cut
into cubes Zest of 2 lemons Olive oil for frying 3/4 cup (250 grams) honey
I went for the peaches that desperately needed using, didn't even bother peeling them — just cut them up, juices dripping off the cutting board all over my hands, and tossed them
into a pan —
softened them up over the heat in some
butter and maple syrup, a little cinnamon / vanilla, and called it good.
Cut the
butter into 2 pieces and set on top of the cornmeal mix to
soften and melt.
Cut the
butter into chunks, and let it stand at room temperature to
soften (nix the microwave idea entirely).
for the raspberry buttercream: 225 grams (1 cup) unsalted
butter,
softened 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 600 gram (5 cups) confectioner's sugar, as needed 30 - 90 grams (2 - 6 tablespoons) half - and - half or whole milk, as needed 1/3 cup freeze - dried raspberries, crushed
into powder drop pink food coloring, if desired
THICK AND CHEWY GINGERBREAD COOKIES from Cooks Illustrated Ingredients: 3 cups all - purpose flour 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted
butter, cut
into 12 pieces and
softened slightly 3/4 cup unsulphured molasses 2 tablespoons milk Directions: 1.
ingredients CHRISTMAS HAM: 1 7 - 9 pound smoked boneless ham 1 cup molasses 2 oranges (1 zested, both juiced) 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (divided) FLAKY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS: nonstick cooking spray 1 sweet potato (peeled, grated) 2 and 1/2 cups all - purpose flour (plus more for dusting) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 8 tablespoons unsalted
butter (cold, cut into 1 / 2 - inch cubes) 1 and 1/4 cups lowfat buttermilk (cold) HONEY BUTTER: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) 6 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon Koshe
butter (cold, cut
into 1 / 2 - inch cubes) 1 and 1/4 cups lowfat buttermilk (cold) HONEY
BUTTER: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) 6 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon Koshe
BUTTER: 6 tablespoons unsalted
butter (softened) 6 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon Koshe
butter (
softened) 6 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Mix for a minute or so until the
softened butter is broken up
into chunks.
I won't bore you with how to make risotto, but for 2 people, the first uses 2 links of sweet italian sausage removed from its casing and cooked with a little olive oil in a heavy skillet, broken up
into small pieces and moved around until many of the pieces are crisp; then add sliced and roughly - chopped fennel bulb, cooking until it is somewhat
softened; then put a lid on the pan over very low heat while the risotto cooks; add it all together (with
butter and parmesan) for the last 5 minutes of the risotto process.
In another big bowl, whisk the
softened, room temperature
butter (cut
into cubes) until it is smooth and lightened in color.
1 stick
softened butter 6 Tablespoons sugar 6 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 Cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 Oreo Cookies broken
into pieces 1 Cup chocolate chips
Press the
butter pieces
into the chocolate and allow them to
soften without stirring.
If you forget to take it out early enough, cutting up the
butter into 1/2» pieces helps to
soften it quicker.
For the Salted Caramel Buttercream: 1 1/2 cups (298 grams) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (40 grams) all - purpose flour 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) whole milk 1/3 cup (76 grams) heavy cream 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) unsalted
butter,
softened but still cool, cut
into small pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup (109 grams) salted caramel sauce
Didn't need to let
butter or cream cheese
soften, a thermomix really helps, Everything
into the bowl, 6 for 6 and scrape down, repeat.
Cake: 1/4 cup
butter,
softened 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 240 grams ap flour (scant 2 cups) 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp apple pie spice 2 tsp ground cardamom 1 granny smith apple, peeled / cored / sliced
into small chunks
Add the
softened butter and work it
into the almond flour mixture with your fingers until crumbly.
1/2 cup all - purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted
butter, slightly
softened and cut
into 1 / 2 - inch pieces Double for crumb cake muffins
2 cups all - purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted
butter,
softened (I used 1 tub of Smart Balance Light) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light - brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups old - fashioned oats (not instant or quick - cooking) 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut
into 1 / 4 - inch chunks (I used 1 cup of chocolate chips) 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 3/4 cup pecans (3 ounces) Vegetable - oil cooking spray
Ingredients Muffin Batter 1/2 cup unsalted
butter,
softened to room temperature 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 large eggs at room temperature 1/2 cup plain, fat free Greek (or regular) yogurt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (better the quality, better the cinnamony goodness) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup white, whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all - purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup apple cider 2 small Gala apples (or any firm kind), peeled and chopped
into 1/4 inch cubes
Ingredients 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed 1/4 cup sugar 1 stick unsalted
butter,
softened 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all - purpose flour 1 cup white whole - wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 3 medium sizes Bosc pears, cut
into 1/2 ′ cubes
Cake Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups cake flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted
butter, cut
into 16 pieces and
softened
The
butter needs to be
softened when making these, but if you should forget to take it out ahead of time, a quick trick it to cut the
butter into small pieces.
1 stick (1/2 cup or 4 ounces) unsalted
butter, cut
into pieces 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup all - purpose flour 8 ounces cream cheese, well
softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Chocolate chips for sprinkling if desired
Toss the chopped white bulbs
into the browned
butter and sauté until
softened, about 30 seconds.
ingredients PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD PUDDING cooking spray 8 cups day - old bread (cut
into 1 - inch cubes, toasted) 1/2 block (4 - ounces) cream cheese (
softened) 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided) 3 large eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup whole milk 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup
butter (melted) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons confectioner's sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup organic sugar for coating the cookies before baking, plus additional 1/3 cup organic sugar (I used Wholesome Sweeteners organic, fair - trade sugar) * 1 1/2 cups organic, all - purpose flour (I used Central Milling Company organic, all purpose flour); I haven't tried it yet, but I bet you could substitute almond flour for a gluten - free version * 3/4 cup cocoa powder (I used Dagoba organic, fair - trade cocoa powder) * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * 1/2 cup Lyle's golden syrup * 1 large egg white, preferably organic and free - range * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract * 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) organic salted
butter,
softened * 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed (I used Wholesome Sweeteners organic, fair - trade dark brown sugar) * 1 bar / 3 ounces dark chocolate with mint, chopped
into 1/2 inch pieces (I used Theo Peppermint Stick Dark Chocolate)
65 grams granulated sugar 4 large eggs (200 grams) 140 grams passion fruit puree ** 20 grams freshly squeezed lemon juice 250 grams unsalted
butter,
softened and cut
into small pieces
ingredients GRILLED CELERY WITH CHEDDAR AND PECANS 1/4 cup pecans (roughly chopped) 1 tablespoon unsalted
butter 1/4 cup cream cheese (
softened) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup yellow cheddar cheese (grated) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 8 celery stalks (cut
into 2 - inch pieces) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
For Cake: 2 1/4 cups cake flour (9 ounces) 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 6 large egg whites (3/4 cup), at room temperature 2 teaspoons almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (12 1/4 ounces) 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon table salt 12 tablespoons unsalted
butter (1 1/2 sticks),
softened but still cool Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple gel food coloring For Frosting / Filling: 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 10 large egg whites 2 pounds (8 sticks) unsalted
butter, cut
into tablespoons,
softened 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 pound best - quality white chocolate, melted and cooled Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Rainbow Cake For Cake: 2 1/4 cups cake flour (9 ounces) 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 6 large egg whites (3/4 cup), at room temperature 2 teaspoons almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (12 1/4 ounces) 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon table salt 12 tablespoons unsalted
butter (1 1/2 sticks),
softened but still cool Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple gel food coloring For Frosting / Filling: 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 10 large egg whites 2 pounds (8 sticks) unsalted
butter, cut
into tablespoons,
softened 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 pound best - quality white chocolate, melted and cooled Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
unsalted
butter, cut
into 4 pieces and
softened 1-1/2 Tbs.
Inspired by this recipe, I like to finely chop my buttery cooked onion and stir it
into softened butter to create an instant oniony spread.