Sweet Butter Food

SWEET BUTTER CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water with salt until tender.
• Drain off most of the liquid, leaving about an inch of water in the bottom of the pan.
• Set the carrots aside.
• Add butter and brown sugar to the water.
• Stir until the butter melts.
• Return carrots to the pot and stir well.
• Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

SWEET COCOA BUTTER

Steps:

• Blend the ingredients in a food processor, shape into a log on waxed paper, wrap and chill.

SWEET BUTTER

Steps:

• Place the butter into a bowl, and stir together with brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until the mixture is completely blended.

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH MAPLE CINNAMON SAGE BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• For the Gnocchi: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pierce the sweet potato with a fork. Bake the sweet potatoes until tender and fully cooked, between 40 to 55 minutes depending on size. Cool slightly. Cut in half and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes and transfer to a large measuring cup to make sure the sweet potatoes measure about 2 cups. Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes back to the large bowl. Add the ricotta cheese, salt, cinnamon, and pepper and blend until well mixed. Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. Lightly flour a work surface and place the dough in a ball on the work surface. Divide the dough into 6 equal balls. Roll out each ball into a 1-inch wide rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces. Roll the gnocchi over the tines of a fork. Transfer the formed gnocchi to a large baking sheet. Continue with the remaining gnocchi.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the gnocchi in 3 batches and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the gnocchi using a slotted spoon onto a baking sheet. Tent with foil to keep warm and continue with the remaining gnocchi.
• For the Brown Butter sauce: While the gnocchi are cooking melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted add the sage leaves. Continue to cook, swirling the butter occasionally, until the foam subsides and the milk solids begin to brown. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Careful, the mixture will bubble up. Gently stir the mixture. When the bubbles subside, toss the cooked gnocchi in the brown butter. Transfer the gnocchi to a serving dish and serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes. Place on a baking sheet and cook until soft, about 40 minutes. Let cool.
• Peel sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, and set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium low, and add shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes. Add vinegar; cook 2 minutes. Stir in ginger, mustard, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place sweet potatoes in a food processor; add shallot mixture; process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a heavy saucepan. Over low heat, cook 1 hour, stirring often, until mixture takes on a deep, rich color. Cool completely.
• Transfer mixture to an electric mixer. Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter in small pieces; whip until fluffy. Serve.

SWEET BUTTER BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Add into your bread machine according to the manufacturer's direction.

SWEET-CREAM COFFEE BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook cream, sugar, oil, espresso powder, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until just simmering and solids are dissolved, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and chill until cool, about 30 minutes.
• Beat butter on medium-low speed in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a food processor) to combine. With the motor running, drizzle in cream mixture. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until combined and smooth. Transfer to a resealable container and chill at least 3 hours. Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes before serving.
• Do Ahead
• Butter can be made 10 days ahead; keep chilled.