Jul 14 2026
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Bread & Butter Recipe

Inspired by The Well
Time35m
Serves4

vo compound vegan butter, "It's All Good" sourdough sub: grass-fed & pasture raised butter

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Ingredients

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Bread

Butter

Finish & Serve

Method

Bread

  1. 1

    Prepare bread

    Preheat a skillet over medium heat. If using a sub roll, slice it open lengthwise but not all the way through if you prefer a sandwich-style presentation, or cut into thick slices for toasts.

  2. 2

    Toast

    Brush cut sides lightly with olive oil (about 1/2 tbs per piece) or leave plain. Place cut sides down in the hot skillet and toast until golden brown and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side for slices, 3–4 minutes for a sub split. Remove and set aside on a cooling rack to avoid steaming.

Butter

  1. 3

    Soften and combine butters

    Ensure both the vegan compound butter and the grass-fed butter are at room temperature so they are easily spreadable. In a medium bowl, add the vo compound vegan butter (6 tbs) and "It's All Good" grass-fed butter (4 tbs).

  2. 4

    Add seasonings

    To the butter mixture add 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbs finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbs lemon zest, and the optional very finely minced garlic. Use a fork or small spatula to mash and combine thoroughly until smooth and uniformly mixed, about 1–2 minutes.

  3. 5

    Adjust consistency and flavor

    Taste a small amount and adjust seasoning as needed — add up to 1/2 tsp more salt or a few drops of lemon juice if you want brighter acidity. If the butter seems too soft, chill it briefly (5–10 minutes) to firm; if too firm, let stand at room temperature 5–10 minutes.

  4. 6

    Portion (optional compound butter log)

    For easy spreading and presentation, spoon the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment, roll into a log, and twist the ends. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes, then slice into rounds. Alternatively, keep butter in a bowl for immediate use.

Assemble & Serve

  1. 7

    Spread butter

    Generously spread 1–1.5 tbs of the compound butter on each toasted bread piece while still slightly warm so the butter melts into the surface. For a sub, spread on both sides then close the sandwich.

  2. 8

    Finish

    Sprinkle a small pinch of flaky finishing salt (about 1/8–1/4 tsp per piece) over the buttered bread if desired. Add microgreens or a few salad leaves as garnish.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a snack or starter. Makes a rich, savory bread & butter with both vegan and grass-fed butter elements clearly present in each bite.

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