Quick answer: beat ½ cup (115 g) of softened butter with 3 tablespoons of honey and a pinch of salt on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Serve on warm rolls, biscuits, cornbread or pancakes.
Three whipped butters
| Butter | Add to ½ cup (115 g) soft butter |
|---|---|
| Honey butter | 3 tbsp honey, a pinch of salt |
| Cinnamon honey butter | ¼ cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of salt |
| Plain whipped butter | 1-2 tbsp milk or heavy cream, a pinch of salt if unsalted |
How to make it
- Let the butter soften at room temperature until it gives easily when pressed. Do not melt it.
- Beat the butter alone for 1 minute.
- Add the other ingredients and beat on high for 2-3 minutes, scraping the bowl, until pale and fluffy.
- Serve soft, or pack into a jar and chill.
Start from cream
Fresh butter takes about ten minutes to make: beat heavy cream past the whipped stage until it separates. See how to make butter from heavy cream. Freshly made butter is soft and whips beautifully with honey.
More flavors
- Maple: maple syrup instead of honey.
- Vanilla bean: seeds of half a pod.
- Strawberry: 2 tbsp strawberry jam.
- Garlic herb (savory): 1 grated garlic clove and 1 tbsp chopped parsley; leave out the honey.
- Hot honey: a pinch of chili flakes.
Serve it on
- Cream biscuits and scones.
- Dinner rolls and cornbread.
- Pancakes and waffles; see waffle and pancake toppings.
- Sweet potatoes and corn on the cob.
Storage
Keep in a sealed container in the fridge and let it soften for 20 minutes before serving. Roll it in parchment into a log to slice into coins, or freeze.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make honey butter?
Beat ½ cup of soft butter with 3 tablespoons of honey and a pinch of salt for 2 to 3 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
How do you make cinnamon butter like a steakhouse?
Beat ½ cup of soft butter with ¼ cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until fluffy.
What is whipped butter?
Butter that has been beaten, often with a little milk or cream, so that it is lighter, paler and easy to spread straight from the fridge.
How long does honey butter last?
About 2 weeks in a sealed container in the fridge, or 3 months in the freezer.
