Description
Learn how to make a unique and elegant Butter Candle that not only looks beautiful but also adds a delicious flavor to your bread. This creative recipe is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests with a homemade touch.
Ingredients
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Butter Candle:
- 1 1/2 cups (310 g) salted butter, softened
- 4 cloves roasted garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For Serving:
- 1 loaf crusty bread
- Baguettes, sliced and toasted
Instructions
- Clean and prepare the mold: Make sure the Pringles can is cleaned and dried thoroughly.
- Prep the herbs: Remove stems and chop the fresh herbs finely.
- Whip the butter: In a bowl, mix softened butter with roasted garlic, chopped herbs, pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Layer the butter: Spoon a layer of butter into the Pringles can, tap to remove air bubbles, add the wick, and continue layering butter until used up. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the bread: Cut a hole in the loaf of bread to hold the candle. Surround with toasted baguette slices.
- Unmold the candle: Carefully remove the butter candle from the mold and trim the wick.
- Light and enjoy: Light the wick and let the butter melt. Serve and enjoy with the bread and baguettes.
Notes
- A ‘grab and go’ sized Pringles can is ideal for molding the butter candle.
- Start with very soft butter for easy molding.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Choose a cotton wick without wax coating.
- Press down the butter layers to avoid air bubbles.
- Chill the candle overnight for flavors to meld.
- Light the wick about 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 148 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 216mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
