Lemon-Poppy Seed Compound Butter

Description

Spread this tasty butter on scones, pancakes, or muffins, or add some over top of your favorite roasted veggies. The possibilities are endless. This has a touch of sweetness to balance out the lemon, but feel free to adjust the honey to your tastes or intended use.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick salted butter, softened
  • 1 medium lemon, zested
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ½ teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Combine butter
  2. lemon zest
  3. lemon juice
  4. poppy seeds
  5. and honey in a small bowl.
  6. Place butter on top of a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape into a log. Fold one side of the plastic wrap over the log and roll into a tube
  7. shaping with your fingers as you roll tightly. Twist the ends to seal.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. The longer it sits
  9. the more the flavors will develop. Unroll from plastic wrap and slice.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8

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