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Basil Flower Butter

This flavored butter is easy to make and is great on biscuits and toast. It is also an easy way to add basil flavor to any recipe, and provides a use for a part of the plant that normally goes to waste.

1 stick butter, softened
1/4 to 1/3 c basil flowerlets

Put butter in a small mixing bowl and soften by allowing to stand at room temperature for about half an hour.

Trim flower stalks from basil plants and clean by rinsing under cold running water. Shake water off, and pat dry using paper towels. Strip flowerlets from stem and allow flowerlets to dry by spreading out in a thin layer on a dry paper towel.

When butter is soft and basil flowers are dry, add flowers to butter and stir well to incorporate and mix thoroughly. Spoon butter out onto waxed paper, forming a 1-inch-diameter roll. Wrap by rolling the butter up in the waxed paper, and continue rolling to even out the shape. Refrigerate.

This recipe was added: 21 August 2004