Jul 14 2026

Bread & Butter Board Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

rosemary shallot butter, honeycomb, maldon salt

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Ingredients

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Butter Preparation

Board Components

Method

Butter Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shallot and Garlic

    Finely chop the shallot and mince the garlic clove.

  2. 2

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until it is fully liquefied.

  3. 3

    Infuse the Butter

    Add the chopped shallot, minced garlic, and fresh rosemary leaves to the melted butter. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse into the butter.

  4. 4

    Season the Butter

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the Maldon salt. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Assemble the Board

  1. 5

    Arrange the Components

    On a large wooden board or platter, pour the rosemary shallot butter into a small bowl or directly onto the board.

  2. 6

    Add Honeycomb

    Place the honeycomb piece next to the butter on the board.

  3. 7

    Finish with Maldon Salt

    Sprinkle additional Maldon salt over the butter and honeycomb to taste.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Serve the bread and butter board with slices of your favorite bread for dipping and spreading.

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