Honey Butter
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This easy, 3-ingredient whipped honey butter recipe will take your foods to the next level! Sweet & savory and so good on any kind of bread.
I don’t know why this is but I often find myself procrastinating on the simplest things! Whereas something more challenging that needs round after round of tweaking and testing I’m happy to dive right into!
This whipped honey butter recipe is a perfect example. It couldn’t be easier to make! Just 3 basic ingredients and a quick 5 minutes popping them into the mixer. Stupid simple!
But boy does it reward you with the most incredible flavor!
This sweet and savory spread takes your baked goods to a whole new level. I’m telling you, there’s nothing like sinking your teeth into a bite of warm bread, straight from the oven and drenched in homemade honey butter. It’s one of life’s greatest pleasures!
So I’m glad I was finally able to get my butt in gear and get this recipe up for you! It’s going to come in very handy!
As much as I love baking, it’s topping recipes like this that really make those baked goods shine. Be sure to check out my apricot jam, chocolate whipped cream frosting, and basil pesto for more awesome ways to bring out the best in everything you bake!
Table of Contents
- What is honey butter?
- Why this is the best honey butter recipe
- Ingredients
- Special equipment
- How to make honey butter
- How to serve honey butter
- Expert tips
- Frequently asked questions
- A few more of my best topping recipes
What is honey butter?
This is a sweet and savory spread that will tingle your tastebuds! It’s made from just 3 simple ingredients and you won’t believe how something so basic can taste so incredible!
Why this is the best honey butter recipe
- Tastes amazing: The combination of sweet and salty will blow you away!
- Few ingredients: Only 3, to be exact.
- Easy to make: Takes 5 minutes.
- Versatile: Can be used to enhance everything from yeast breads to muffins to pancakes!
Ingredients
Butter: Unsalted butter allows you to judge just how much salt should be added to get the best taste. It’s best if you allow the butter to come up to room temperature, so it’s softer. Click here for some good tips: How to Soften Butter Quickly.
Salt: Salt carries all the flavors and intensifies them. I like kosher salt best because it’s cheap, easy to find, and doesn’t contain any bitter-tasting additives like iodine.
Honey: Any kind of honey will work here. A basic grocery-store variety such as orange blossom honey, clover honey or wildflower honey is great, or you can get fancy with acacia honey, eucalyptus honey, lavender honey, or something similar.
Special equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons: Follow my guide on how to measure ingredients.
- Bowl: In which to whip up the honey butter.
- Mixer: Either a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment.
- Silicone spatula: For scraping down the bowl and getting every last bit out!
How to make honey butter
This easy recipe comes together in 2 simple steps.
Step 1: Whip the butter and salt
Place the softened butter in the bowl along with the salt.
Whip these 2 ingredients together until fluffy.
Step 2: Add honey
Next just pour in the honey.
You’ll probably want to scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl with your silicone spatula just to make sure everything gets incorporated.
How to serve honey butter
Spread this compound butter on everything from soft dinner rolls or homemade crescent rolls to crusty breads like my French baguette or ciabatta.
It’s best enjoyed at room temperature, but you can stash it in the fridge to extend its shelf life (more on that below).
Expert tips
Soften the butter: Your butter will whip much better if it’s been softened to room temperature first. Use any of the brilliant tips found here: How to Soften Butter Quickly.
Taste for seasoning: You can adjust the amount of salt to perfectly suit your preference. Start with a small amount and taste as you go until you hit that perfect balance.
Frequently asked questions
You certainly can! And it’s so nice to have a little pot hanging around for whatever you might want to spread it on.
This should keep at room temperature for a few days, in the fridge for a few months, or in the freezer for about 6 months.
Compound butters like this one freeze very well. Thaw it in the fridge or at room temperature.
I’ve figured on a serving size of 1 tablespoon per person.
The recipe makes approximately 8 servings, and the nutritional info is for 1/8th of the whole batch.
A few more of my best topping recipes
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Honey Butter
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) kosher salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons (42 g) honey
Instructions
- Place the butter and salt in a large bowl and whip together until fluffy.
- Stir in the honey.
