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Floral Compound Butter

Floral compound butter displayed on a cutting board.

Edible flowers like nasturtium, pansies and calendula add dreamy color to this citrusy Compound Butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 1 tbsp flaky salt
  • Zest of 1 small orange
  • 1/3 cup chopped edible flowers (e.g., pansies, violets, or marigolds)

Instructions

  1. Mix softened butter with flaky salt, orange zest, and chopped edible flowers.
  2. Roll the butter mixture into a tube shape using wax paper and twist the ends to seal.
  3. Refrigerate the butter until hardened; then slice into rounds and serve.