Jennifer Aldrich / Better Homes & Gardens
Have you heard of a butter board?
Chances are, you probably have by now.
Put simply, they are easy, elegant, versatile, and delicious.
Credit:Jennifer Aldrich / Better Homes & Gardens
And while they may not unseatmeat-and-cheese boardsas king, butter boards certainly give charcuterie a run for its money.
What Is a Butter Board?
Itll go great with cinnamon-swirl bread or pumpkin bread, she says.
Thinking Beyond the Board
In the past few years, weve seen charcuterie take the form ofhousesandcups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike other dairy products, butter is safe to serve at room temperature.
Unpasteurized and homemade butter should always be refrigerated.
Compound butter is safe to serve at room temperature, but it will spoil faster than traditional butter.
So, after a couple of hours, it should be chilled or thrown away.
Household cutting boards can harbor bacteria, so verify whichever board you use isproperly cleaned and sanitized.
To avoid cross-contamination, use designated boards for different types of food.
