Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 cloves (6g) garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tbsp (4g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (1g) fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5g) cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Mince the garlic as finely as possible using a garlic press and finely chop the parsley and chives.
  2. Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and cream with a fork or handheld mixer until smooth and pale.
  3. Fold in the minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper, stirring until the mixture is a uniform pale green color.
  4. Spoon the mixture onto parchment paper and roll the butter into a tight cylinder (log shape), twisting the ends to seal.
  5. Place the log in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before slicing.