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Butter Board

Butter Board

Move over charcuterie boards–Butter Boards are taking over as popular appetizer for entertaining. Simple to put together, with seemingly endless topping options, your creativity can run wild.

How to Make a Butter Board

  • Start with room temperature butter. I use an Irish butter.
  • Use 1 or 2 sticks of butter, depending on how many people you’re serving.
  • Soften the butter by letting it sit for about 20-30 minutes on the counter. Breaking the butter into cubes will make the butter soften quicker. Don’t microwave or melt the butter. Heating and cooling changes the texture of the butter.
  • Scoop the butter onto the board or platter a little bit at a time. The butter is easier to spread this way.
  • Spread the butter evenly onto the board. I spread it like I would ice a cake, leaving little “crevices” in the butter for the toppings to land in.
  • Sprinkle toppings evenly on top of the butter. Don’t overdo with the toppings. You still want to see the butter underneath.
  • Serve with baguette slices, pita chips, pretzels or crackers.

Toppings

Savory toppings

  • nuts
  • seeds
  • herbs
  • olives
  • roasted garlic
  • pesto

Sweet toppings

  • dried fruit
  • jams
  • honey
  • coconut flakes
  • chocolate

 

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I'm a guest chef on WCIA's ciLiving, and a Healthy Kids and Family educator in Central Illinois.

I created Anita’s Table Talk as a way of sharing my favorite recipes from ciLiving, from my classes and from my family's table.

I hope these recipes inspire you to start cooking with your family in a healthier way.

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