**[[Garlic Butter]]** is just butter with garlic, salt, and sometimes herbs. It is a versatile element that can be used on breads, pizzas, corn, potatoes, etc. A 'recipe' is below, but proportions can vary wildly depending on taste and application. ^about ## Ingredients | Ingredient | Mass (g) | Parts (~) | | ----------------------------------------- | -------- | --------- | | [[Butter]] (unsalted, softened or melted) | 60 | 4 | | [[Garlic]] (peeled and minced) | 45 | 3 | | [[Salt]] | 5[^1] | 1/10 | | Herbs[^2] (optional) | ~ | ~ | ## Method 1. Mince **garlic** 2. Soften **butter** (leave out or microwave slightly) 3. Combine **butter**, **garlic**[, **herbs**], and **salt**, and mix 4. Apply to target [^1]: Err on the side of less; more salt or a salty alternative can usually be added later e.g. fine-grating parmesan to a freshly-baked garlic pizza to add salt and umami. [^2]: Often parsley, thyme, and/or rosemary; but whatever floats.