Honey and butter, sounds like a match made in heaven! This simple homemade treat adds a special touch to your morning toast and can be a great housewarming gift. Try spreading it on homemade biscuits or stop by a local bakery like Bread Basket Bakery and pick up some fresh made bread!

Honey Butter

— 1 pound butter

— 1/4 cup honey, preferably local

Optional Flavoring:

—  zest of 1 orange or lemon

— 1/2 tsp cinnamon or cardamom

— 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Soften butter to room temperature. Place butter in a stand mixer or using a wooden spoon beat butter until smooth and loose. Add honey and any additional spices, zests or extracts you like. Beat together until well combined.

Scrape butter on to sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a log and chill for at least two hours. The butter can also be scraped into decorative bowls and chilled.

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Honey butter