Better Butter Recipe

Name: Better Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter; 1/2 cup canola oil; Salt

Tired of butter burning before your food is golden brown? This Better Butter recipe is your secret weapon for achieving crispy, flavorful fried goodness! We blend the rich taste of butter with the high smoke point of canola oil, creating a magical frying fat that's both delicious and easy to use. Perfect for frying your husband's favorite treats, this recipe is surprisingly simple and yields a buttery concoction that needs refrigeration to maintain its soft, spreadable texture. A pinch of fine popcorn salt enhances the flavor (optional).

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 108 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Better Butter

1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
1/2 cup canola oil
Salt

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How to Make Better Butter

In a mixing bowl, place 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter.
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until completely smooth and creamy.
With the mixer running on low speed, gradually pour in 1/2 cup of canola oil.
Continue mixing until the oil is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Pour the Better Butter into an airtight container.
Refrigerate until the mixture is firm and solid. This may take 1-2 hours, depending on your refrigerator's temperature.