Molasses Butter
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
For Single recipe
(Makes about ½ cup)
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses (see Comments section below)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of salt
Ingredients
For Double recipe
(Makes about 1¼ cups)
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses (see Comments section below)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of salt
Instructions
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In small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar with a mixer until fluffy.
- Beating constantly, slowly add molasses and vanilla.
- Beat until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
- Serve.
Comments
Perfect spread for Dark Pumpernickel Bread.Let's talk about molasses. There are three basic types of molasses sold in stores: light, dark and blackstrap. Light molasses is delicate and sweet. Dark molasses is full and robust in flavor. Blackstrap is ultra-dark, thick and has a slight bitterness to it's flavor.
What type of molasses do I like to use for my recipes? Blackstrap! It has a unique rich flavor that is less sweet than mild or dark molasses. If I can't find blackstrap molasses I will reach for dark molasses.
Refrigerate unused portions.
Will keep in a airtight container for several weeks.