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God bless the one who came up with the idea of mixing honey with butter. This heavenly mixture of two of the most beloved breakfast staples has been gathering the attention of millions on social media ever since home cooks started teaching how to make it at home from scratch. And it is surprisingly simple!
All you need is three ingredients — honey, butter and salt. And voila! You have your honey butter made without additives and preservatives. Even though coming across honey butter jars in grocery stores has always been a usual sight, it was never enough to notice how delicious they can actually be.
As netizens are getting their hands on making something fun with honey butter in their kitchen, it is time for you to try it as well and explore the possibilities. From being a highlighting flavour for your glazed chicken to being used as a filling for pies, learn in how many ways honey butter can be the star of your table.
7 Drool-Worthy Honey Butter Creations You Have To Try
1) Honey Butter Glazed Chicken
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Honey butter chicken tastes as good as it sounds. This recipe uses tender pieces of boneless chicken. First, the chicken is smeared and covered with eggs and flour then fried in butter and oil until it builds a crunchy crust. After that, a thick sauce is created by adding butter, honey and soy sauce in the same pan with some salt and pepper. Once the sauce develops a caramel-like consistency, chicken pieces are stirred in, creating a sticky and comforting meal.
2) Honey Butter Rolls
Honey butter rolls are a twist to traditional dinner rolls. The fluffy, soft and flaky bread gets a richer and sweet flavour with the addition of honey butter. Also when honey butter is slathered on top of bread, the warm rolls melt it, infusing every bite with an indulging sweet taste. With a sweet, buttery taste and a light, airy texture, these rolls melt in your mouth.
3) Honey Butter Pasta with Mushrooms
Honey Butter Pasta is a delectable recipe featuring tender pasta tossed in a creamy sauce made from honey, butter, and sautéed mushrooms. Crispy mushrooms add a delightful bite to the rich buttery sauce. The combination of sweet and savoury flavours creates a comforting meal that satisfies the taste buds with creamy bites.
4) Honey Butter Toast
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Honey Butter Toast is a famous treat in London, This recipe features Shokupan or brioche bread spread with honey butter mixed on both sides then baked to develop a light brown caramelised colour. After the toast becomes nice, crispy and glazy, it's left to cool for a few minutes before serving with more honey butter.
5) Honey Butter Waffle
When talking about honey butter, waffles cannot be left out of the list. Honey butter waffles are made with honey butter mixed in the waffle batter. The batter is cooked in a waffle maker to make them fluffy and golden brown. It is then served with a sweet buttery topping, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.
6) Honey Butter Garlic Shrimp
This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a mouthwatering sauce made from honey, butter, and garlic. First, the shrimps are shallow fried until golden brown and then a savoury glaze is made with honey, butter, garlic, rice vinegar and chilli flakes. Once the sauce gets caramel consistency, shrimp are coated in and garnished with cilantro to serve.
7) Honey Butter Pie
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The flaky pie filled with a luscious mixture of honey, butter and cream is a delightful treat for any occasion. From crust to core, every part of this pie contains honey butter. First, a simple crust is prepared with flour, honey, salt, and butter. The filling contains honey, butter, sugar, flour, cornmeal, salt, eggs, cream, and vinegar and is whisked together until smooth, then poured into the frozen crust. After baking, the crust becomes flaky and delicious and is topped with sea salt.
These honey butter creations promise to bring a whole new excitement to the table. From glazed chicken to warming pie, honey butter is perfectly suited to make both sweet and savoury recipes.
