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    Butter Board

    Published: Sep 30, 2022 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party!

     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party! A Butter Board is made by spreading salted, slightly softened butter onto a board and topping it with your favorite toppings like jam and fresh lemon zest and hot honey, walnuts, and fig jam. A savory butter board can be made with butter, roasted garlic, fresh basil, italian seasoning, and red chili flakes. Warm French bread slices are dipped into each savory or sweet butter combination.  This Butter Board became famous on TikTok and is now a popular appetizer at parties.

    You may have seen a viral sensation called a Butter Board all over TikTok. If you have followed me for a while, you know how much I love making charcuterie boards so this is a fun twist. I always say that "everything is better with butter" so why not make the ultimate appetizer with butter as the star of the show?

    I have to give a shout-out to the original creator or the person, Josh McFadden, behind the idea of the ultimate butter board. He's a genius! I just decided to make my own creative twist and spin on what I would put on a TikTok butter board for entertaining guests. 

    I picked up a long, narrow board from Home Goods and started spreading butter on the board and topping it with both savory and sweet ingredients. We dipped warm French bread into each one and devoured it in no time at all. 

     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party!

    What is a Butter Board?

    A Butter Board is made by spreading salted, slightly softened butter onto a board and topping it with your favorite toppings like jam and fresh lemon zest and hot honey, walnuts, and fig jam. A savory butter board can be made with butter, roasted garlic, fresh basil, italian seasoning, and red chili flakes. Warm French bread slices are dipped into each savory or sweet butter combination. 

    This Butter Board became famous on TikTok and is now a popular appetizer at parties.

     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party!

    How do you make a Butter Board?

    1. To make a butter board, it starts with barely softening the butter so it is spreadable, but still firm.
    2. Grab your favorite wood board or platter and spread the butter onto the board.
    3. Top with your favorite toppings listed below. I suggest making different savory and sweet combinations.
    4. Cut up a French bread loaf for dipping.

     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party!

    INGREDIENTS:

    • Salted Butter, barely softened
    • Toppings
    • French Bread

    BUTTER, FIG JAM, HOT HONEY, WALNUTS

    • Salted Butter
    • Fig Jam or Fig Butter
    • Walnuts, chopped
    • Hot Honey
    • Dates (optional)
    • Balsamic Glaze (optional)

    BUTTER, CRANBERRIES, PISTACHIOS, HONEY, ORANGE ZEST

    • Salted Butter
    • Soft, dried Cranberries
    • Pistachios
    • Honey
    • Orange Zest
    • Fresh Rosemary (optional)

     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party!

    BUTTER, ROASTED GARLIC, ITALIAN SEASONING, FRESH BASIL, RED CHILI FLAKES

    • Salted Butter
    • Roasted Garlic
    • Fresh Basil
    • Red Chili Flakes
    • Italian Seasoning

    BUTTER, BERRY JAM, FRESH LEMON ZEST

    • Salted Butter
    • Berry Jam
    • Fresh Lemon Zest

    BUTTER, HONEY, ALMONDS, POMEGRANATE

    • Salted Butter
    • Honey
    • Almonds, sliced or slivered
    • Pomegranate Seeds

    MORE INGREDIENT IDEAS:

    • Flaky Sea Salt
    • Chili Oil
    • Dates
    • Chives
    • Thyme
    • Maple Syrup
    • Hot Honey
    • Chili Jam
    • Fruit Jam
    • Balsamic Glaze

    I love adding fresh lemon zest or orange zest because it adds brightness and freshness to the butter.

    Hot Honey is a fun way to add a sweet and spicy flavor to the butter.

     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party!

    What type of butter should you use on a Tik Tok Butter Board?

    I would definitely suggest using salted butter.

    There are all types of butter available. If you use a European butter like Kerrygold, you will notice it is a richer, more vibrant yellow color.

    If you use Challenge Butter, Land O'Lakes Butter, or Costco brand butter, you will notice it to be a lighter yellow color. 

    The European has a richer flavor and the color looks beautiful on a wood board.

     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party! A Butter Board is made by spreading salted, slightly softened butter onto a board and topping it with your favorite toppings like jam and fresh lemon zest and hot honey, walnuts, and fig jam. A savory butter board can be made with butter, roasted garlic, fresh basil, italian seasoning, and red chili flakes. Warm French bread slices are dipped into each savory or sweet butter combination.  This Butter Board became famous on TikTok and is now a popular appetizer at parties.

    Butter Board

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     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine French
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. Salted Butter
    • Toppings
    • French Bread

    BUTTER, FIG JAM, WALNUT, HONEY

    • Salted Butter
    • Fig Jam or Fig Butter
    • Chopped Walnuts
    • Honey
    • Dates (optional)
    • Balsamic Glaze (optional)

    BUTTER, CRANBERRIES, PISTACHIOS, HONEY, ORANGE ZEST

    • Salted Butter
    • Dried Cranberries
    • Pistachios
    • Honey
    • Orange Zest
    • Fresh Rosemary (optional)

    BUTTER, ROASTED GARLIC, ITALIAN SEASONING, FRESH BASIL, RED CHILI FLAKES

    • Salted Butter
    • Roasted Garlic
    • Fresh Basil
    • Red Chili Flakes
    • Italian Seasoning

    BUTTER, BERRY JAM, FRESH LEMON ZEST

    • Salted Butter
    • Berry Jam
    • Fresh Lemon Zest

    BUTTER, HONEY, ALMONDS, POMEGRANATE

    • Salted Butter
    • Hot Honey
    • Almonds, Slivered or Sliced
    • Pomegranate Seeds

    MORE INGREDIENT IDEAS:

    • Flaky Sea Salt
    • Chili Oi
    • Dates
    • Chives
    • Maple Syrup
    • Thyme
    • Hot Honey
    • Chili Jam
    • Fruit Jam
    • Balsmaic Glaze

    Instructions
     

    • Start by barely softening the butter so it is spreadable, but still firm. Grab your favorite wood board or platter and spread the butter onto the board. 
    • Top with your favorite toppings listed below. I suggest making different savory and sweet combinations.
    • Cut up a French bread loaf for dipping.
    • Can serve butter board at room temperature.

    Notes

    What type of butter should you use on a Tik Tok Butter Board?

    I would definitely suggest using salted butter.
    There are all types of butter available. If you use a European butter like Kerrygold, you will notice it is a richer, more vibrant yellow color.
    If you use Challenge Butter, Land O'Lakes Butter, or Costco brand butter, you will notice it to be a lighter yellow color. 
    The European has a richer flavor and the color looks beautiful on a wood board.
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     A Butter Board with fresh butter is spread onto a board and topped with an assortment of toppings and served with warm bread. This Butter Board with Toppings is such a fun appetizer for a party!

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    Comments

    1. Zaina Pridgeon

      October 01, 2022 at 11:10 am

      How early would you take the butter out of the fridge to soften if making this for a party?

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        October 03, 2022 at 6:27 am

        I would suggest about 30 minutes beforehand. You still want it to be firm but slightly spreadable. I hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Debbie

      October 01, 2022 at 12:52 am

      Unfortunately, I live in Canada and don’t have access to these stores. I will try to locate this type honey where I live or just use plain honey.

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        October 03, 2022 at 6:26 am

        There's a popular brand called Mike's Hot Honey and it is everywhere and you can also order it online. But all of these recipes can be made with regular honey as well. 🙂

        Reply
      • Lisa

        October 08, 2022 at 5:18 am

        Mike's Hot Honey can be ordered from Amazon!

        Reply
    3. Debbie

      September 30, 2022 at 6:50 pm

      What is “hot honey” ? Warmed? Spicy?

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        September 30, 2022 at 9:06 pm

        Hi Debbie! Hot honey is a trendy item you can find at any grocery store. It usually has some type of spice added like red chili flakes to give it a kick. I have found it at my local Kroger store, Fry's, and Trader Joe's. I hope that helps!

        Reply
    4. Donna

      September 30, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      What a Beautiful Presentation here.....I just love this idea. I have this same board from The World Market, and I have made something similar to this with smoked butter and radishes, they were really good but this looks amazing to me. I get so many great ideas from you...and I Thank you so much for all of them. Sky is the limit on this one......

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        September 30, 2022 at 9:07 pm

        Thanks so much, Donna! You know I love to make pretty food boards so why not make one with butter? I appreciate your kind comment.

        Reply

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