How to Make a Butter candle recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide
A butter candle is a molded stick of butter with a wick that, when lit, melts the butter for drizzling over food. It’s both a practical and visually appealing addition to your table!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1-2 tsp herbs or spices optional, e.g., garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, or black pepper
- 1 cotton candle wick food-safe, untreated
- A small candle holder or heatproof container
Instructions
- Prepare the butter: In a bowl, mix the softened butter with your choice of herbs or spices (if using). This adds flavor to the butter.
- Shape the butter: Mold the butter into a cylinder or candle-like shape. You can use parchment paper or plastic wrap to help shape it neatly.
- Insert the wick: Take a food-safe cotton wick and insert it into the center of the butter cylinder, leaving about 1 inch of the wick sticking out at the top.
- Chill: Place the butter candle in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to firm up.
- Set up: Place the chilled butter candle in a heatproof container or candle holder.
- Light the wick: Light the wick like a candle. As it burns, the butter will melt and can be drizzled over your food.
Notes
- Wick safety: Ensure the wick is food-safe and untreated. You can find these at craft stores or online.
- Flavor variations: Customize the butter with garlic, herbs, or even a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Serving: Use the melted butter for steak, potatoes, bread, or vegetables.
- Storage: Store unused butter candles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.