One of the worst money traps I have in our home is buying spreadable butter. The boys love it on everything of course, and the lazy factor of being able to spread it immediately is always attractive. The cost isn’t though, nor is the ingredient list. There are only a few options where the butter is cut with olive oil, and not cheap canola oil. Add in that the “olive oil” is low-grade, and it doesn’t look as attractive to be eating.
It’s easy though to make up a large batch, stash it in a glass container, and put in the refrigerator for use all week. If you have extra, butter of course freezes well. This has been a popular recipe on our homesteading blog, so I hope you enjoy it as well.
If your family doesn’t like a strong olive taste, you can of course swap in avocado oil, sunflower or similar “lighter” tasting oil. I find we prefer avocado oil, especially the boys. Costco carries large bottles of it.
Spreadable Butter
Ingredients:
- 1 pound salted butter
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
Directions:
Let the butter sit at room temperature for a few hours, until softened. Do NOT soften it in the microwave. To speed it up, slice the butter up.
Add the butter to a stand mixer, beat with a wire whisk attachment or silicone paddle attachment, until light. Add in the oil, and beat in, on low, until combined, then beat on medium-low for a few minutes, until the texture becomes smooth.
Pack into containers, seal tightly, and chill until needed.