Whipped Honey Lavender Butter (Print Version)

Buttery, honey-sweetened spread with floral lavender, ideal for breads, scones, or pastries. Soft, luxurious, and aromatic.

# Components:

→ Butter Mixture

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
02 - Add the honey, chopped lavender, and optional sea salt. Continue whipping for an additional minute until fully incorporated and the mixture is airy.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust honey or salt as desired.
04 - Transfer the whipped butter to a serving dish or ramekin. For optimal flavor development, allow the butter to rest at room temperature for 1 hour to infuse the lavender.
05 - Serve at room temperature alongside warm breads, scones, or pastries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes
  • Uses simple ingredients with big flavor impact
  • Perfect make-ahead option for brunch or tea time
  • Elevates even the simplest slice of bread
02 -
  • Lavender flavor intensifies over time, peaking after about 24 hours
  • Makes approximately 1 1/4 cups of whipped butter
  • Can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container
03 -
  • Always start with truly room temperature butter. Cold butter won't whip properly and warm butter won't hold the air needed for that perfect texture. Leave butter out for at least an hour before beginning.
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