Butter Board Recipe Idea

I have a recipe that celebrates the art of Butter Board Recipes, featuring unsalted butter softened to perfection and accented with flaky sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a medley of herbs like thyme and rosemary. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a touch of honey make this dish uniquely inviting with microgreens and crisp radishes adding the final garnish.

I recently tried out a butter board recipe that’s turning out to be quite the conversation starter. I spread a cup of unsalted butter, just softened to room temperature, generously over a board, then added a pinch of flaky sea salt and a few grinds of fresh black pepper.

I tossed in some roughly torn thyme leaves and a sprinkle of finely chopped rosemary, then drizzled a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to tie everything together. For a little extra twist, I even mixed in a teaspoon of honey.

I garnished the board with a handful of microgreens and a few thin radish slices, making sure every bit of it looked inviting. I serve it alongside sourdough bread and crackers, which perfectly complements the mix of flavors.

This recipe is just fun and fresh, kind of like a unique take on the trending butter board ideas you see on social media.

Why I Like this Recipe

I love this recipe because it gives me a perfect mix of savory and a tiny bit of sweetness from the honey. The fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary really make the butter pop and make each bite taste super fresh. I also like how the radish slices and microgreens add a cool crunch and a splash of color, making it look almost too good to eat. Plus, it’s really easy to whip up, which is perfect for those last minute hangouts with friends.

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter: gives rich fat, essential flavor and smooth texture coz its unsalted.
• Flaky sea salt: adds a crunchy salty hit that livens up this buttery treat.
• Fresh thyme leaves: provide earthy aroma and a slight herbal taste boosting overall flavor.
• Fresh rosemary: offers a piney, aromatic note that heightens savory accents in the board.
• Extra virgin olive oil: drizzled thin, gives a fruity fresh complement without overpowering flavors.
• Honey (optional): brings subtle sweetness to balance the salt and herbs really well.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 cup unsalted butter (227g), softened to room temp
• A generous pinch of flaky sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly torn
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 teaspoons honey (optional, for a sweet twist)
• A handful of microgreens for garnish
• A few thin slices of radishes, arranged casually
• Sourdough bread, crackers or baguette slices, for serving

How to Make this

1. Preheat your serving board or a clean countertop surface by wiping it down so it’s nice and ready for the butter mix.

2. In a bowl, combine the cup of softened unsalted butter with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper.

3. Stir in the fresh thyme leaves and finely chopped rosemary along with the extra virgin olive oil.

4. For a sweet twist, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey if you like a hint of sweetness in your butter.

5. Mix all these ingredients together really well so the herbs and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

6. Scoop the herbed butter onto your board and spread it out in a thick, even layer.

7. Arrange a few thin slices of radish casually on top of the butter for a pop of color and crunch.

8. Scatter a handful of microgreens over the butter to add a touch of freshness.

9. Garnish your board with additional sprigs of thyme or rosemary if you have extra around.

10. Serve right away with sourdough bread, crackers, or baguette slices on the side and enjoy creating your own trendy butter board masterpiece.

Equipment Needed

1. A clean serving board or countertop that’s been wiped down
2. A mixing bowl to combine your butter, herbs, and spices
3. A spoon or spatula for stirring the ingredients together
4. A kitchen knife for chopping the rosemary and slicing the radishes
5. A measuring spoon for dishing out the honey and seasoning amounts

FAQ

Butter Board Recipe Idea Substitutions and Variations

• Instead of unsalted butter you could use salted butter, but then you might wanna cut back on the extra salt
• If you dont have fresh thyme, dried thyme works just as good, just use a little less since its more concentrated
• For fresh rosemary you can also try rosemary from a packet of dried herbs, though it might need a bit more chopping to release the flavor
• If you require extra virgin olive oil, you could also use avocado oil which has a similar taste profile
• Instead of honey you can easily swap in maple syrup or agave nectar for a slightly different sweet note

Pro Tips

1. Make sure your butter is really soft before you mix in any herbs so everything blends together nice and smooth. If the butter is too cold, the herbs wont distribute well.

2. After you mix the ingredients, let the butter sit for a few minutes at room temp. That gives the flavors time to meld and makes the herbs taste even stronger.

3. For extra crunch and flavor, toast the bread or baguette slices lightly before you serve. It really adds a great texture to the final board.

4. When garnishing, don’t be too stiff about it. A casual scattering of microgreens and radish slices not only looks cool but also lets each bite have its own burst of flavor.