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Cinnamon Honey Butter
October 31, 2014 · by polishhousewife · 2 Comments
Compound butter or beurre composé is such a lovely finishing touch. I whipped up this compound butter to top off my candied ginger scones. The scones are delicious on their own, but I was preparing them for a group of friends, and wanted to add something special. Ina Garten’s recipe was my starting point, but I’ve added a few more spices for my cinnamon honey butter.
Since this spread was served alongside a ginger flavored pastry, it seemed natural to add spices that would be found in chai tea. It’s a proven combination; we know they go well together. I’ve doubled up the cinnamon and added cardamon and ginger. If I had a spice grinder, a little…
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