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Herb butter for pizza and bread

For 1 small bowl · Basic recipes / dips & sauces

Recipe photo: Herb butter for pizza and bread (dips & sauces)

A simple herb butter for pizza crusts, garlic bread, baguettes or barbecues. Quick to make and versatile.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 8 minutes
  • Cooling time optional: approx. 15 minutes

Estimated nutrition

for the whole recipe

Energy
≈ 950 kcal
Protein
≈ 3.1 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 1.4 g
Fat
≈ 102.9 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 1 clove of garlic · ≈ 3.0 g
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley · ≈ 30.0 g
  • 1 tsp chopped chives · ≈ 5.0 g
  • 1 tsp lemon juice · ≈ 5.0 g

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 125g soft butter
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp chopped chives
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Put the butter in a bowl.
  2. Finely chop or press garlic.
  3. Add herbs, garlic and lemon juice to the butter.
  4. Mix everything well.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cool briefly or serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it keep?

Stores well in rolls wrapped in cling film.

Can I substitute ingredients?

Cooling time optional: approx. 15 minutes.