Whipped Herb Butter: Perfect for Sourdough Bread

Whipped herb butter is a beautiful condiment for sourdough bread.

You can use this whipped herb butter in so many different ways. You can spread it onto freshly baked sourdough bread or sourdough baguettes, melt it onto steak and chicken - or even add it to sauces! Even make it into a butter candle!

Use the herbs you have growing in the garden or even dried herbs in a pinch.

You could even use your own homemade butter or cultured butter to take this whipped butter to the next level!

This whipped herb butter is sure to become one of your favorite sourdough bread toppings.

Fresh or Dried Herbs for Whipped Herb Butter?

The great thing about this versatile spread is that you can use whatever you have on hand.

Fresh herbs will work best if you are going to spread this butter onto fresh sourdough bread. They will provide the best flavor and texture.

If you are going to bake the bread once the whipped herb butter is on, then dried will be ok.

Remember that dried herbs are much stronger flavored than fresh, so you would need to reduce the amount you use.

Remember that dried herbs are much stronger flavored than fresh, so you would need to reduce the amount you use.

Type of Herbs to Use?

You really can use any herbs for this butter, but of course some combinations will work better than others.

Any of the following fresh herbs, in combination, will work well in this recipe. Try not to use more than a tablespoon each of the fresh variety per 100g of butter. Even less for rosemary and sage as they are strong flavors:

• Italian flat leaf parsley
• Thyme
• Rosemary (include the flowers too)
• Chives
• Sage
• Basil (any variety)
• Dill

Other things you can add to whipped herb butter are:

• a teaspoon of lemon zest
• a finely sliced green onion or shallot
• a finely diced pickle

If using dried herbs or powders (like garlic) - use sparingly as dried herbs tend to have a stronger flavor. Use less than you think - you can always add more.

How To Make Whipped Herb Butter

This delicious condiment is super easy to put together. You only need a few fresh herbs to assemble the recipe.

Small effort for a big flavor!

Here's how to make the butter:

1. Measure out the herbs you're going to use.
2. Finely chop the herbs.
3. Add softened butter and herbs to a mixing bowl.
4. Use electric beaters (or a stand mixer) to beat the butter until it's thick and creamy with the herbs well distributed.

How To Use Whipped Herb Butter?

Whipped herb butter is perfect served at room temperature with a crusty loaf of sourdough. Seriously, the simple things in life are always the best, right?

But if you want to really enjoy the flavor this butter provides, you could try spreading it on these sourdough treats!

• Easy Whole Wheat Rye Sourdough Bread
• Soft Sourdough Dinner Rolls (this is a winning combo!)
• Multigrain Sourdough Bread
• Sourdough Olive Bread

You could also add it to these sourdough recipes in place of plain butter with a delicious result:

• Sourdough Bechamel Sauce
• Sourdough Crackers with Parmesan and Rosemary
• Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread
• Sourdough Garlic Bread Bites
• Sourdough Naan Bread

Best Tips for Whipped Butter

While this recipe is super simple, there are few pointers that will ensure you end up with the best whipped herb butter possible.

• Leave out all stems - you don't want stringy pieces in your herb butter.

• Make sure the herbs are chopped as finely as possible before adding to the butter.

• For best results, use a stand mixer or electric mixer. This will achieve a whipped consistency. If you don't have either of these, use a fork to mash the herbs into the butter.

• If using garlic, I recommend using garlic powder or even a small amount of minced garlic. You want to avoid raw garlic if you can as it's too pungent and will take over this delicate butter (especially if you aren't cooking it).

• For the best result, use salted butter.

• Onion gives this butter a delicious flavor - for best results include green onion or even chives. You'll love the fresh flavor it brings.

How To Store Whipped Herb Butter

You can use and store this butter as a compound butter or as a whipped butter.

A great way to preserve fresh herbs if you have a lot on hand, you can store this butter in the fridge in a plastic container or glass jar. It will last up to 2 months like this.

If you'd prefer to use the butter as a compound butter, form the herb butter into a log on some parchment paper and roll up. You can then freeze the log. Slice off a portion whenever you need it. Compound butter is perfect for melting over steak, chicken and fish and takes baked potatoes up a notch.

The butter will last up to 6 months in the freezer.

Further Reading

If you love this whipped herb butter recipe, you'll love these ideas!

• If you're looking for a sweet whipped butter, try this classic Whipped Honey Cinnamon Butter.

• If you'd prefer a spicy whipped butter, try this Jalapeño Honey Butter.

• Why not try using your whipped herb butter in a batch of sourdough crackers.

• Try using this whipped herb butter on this sourdough naan bread - it's soooo good!

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