Vanilla Bean Sweet Butter

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   Put the room temperature butter in a bowl.

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   Open and scrape the insides of the vanilla bean.

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   Add to the butter.

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   Add powdered sugar and blend all together.

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   If making citrus butter, add optional citrus zest, 1/2 tablespoon additional powdered sugar to the butter mixture, and mix well.

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   Store butter mixture in an airtight container.

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   Or, if a log shape is desired, scrape the softened butter onto about an 8 sheet of plastic wrap.

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   Flip one part of the plastic wrap over the butter and mold into the desired shape about 8 long.

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   Roll the shaped log in the wrap and put in the freezer until hard.

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    Freeze for 2-3 hours, then loosen and pull away the plastic wrap.

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    Ready to cut and serve!

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    Yield: 1/2 cup; 24 (1 teaspoon) servings.

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    Note: Original recipe can be found at http://www.allyskitchen.com/2013/08/20/vanilla-bean-sweet-butter/.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.