Better Butter

A while ago, I came across this recipe in The New Laurel's Kitchen, a cookbook encouraging people to return to whole foods. While paging through it, I found a recipe for "Better Butter". It takes butter and combines it with Safflower Oil, a monounsaturated oil, and a good source of Vitamin E. It makes a spreadable butter. Because it has no preservatives, I make the recipe and divide it into smaller containers and freeze all but one. Here is the recipe:

1/2 lb butter (2 sticks)
1 cup safflower or corn oil
2 Tbls water
2 Tbls powdered nonfat milk
1/4 tsp lecithin (can be found at most health food stores)
1/2 tsp salt (optional)(I buy unsalted butter and do not add this to my recipe. Does not need salt.)

Combine all the above ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth. Pour in containers and put in freezer or refrigerator. Use after butter-oil combination has set. Use as you would margarine or butter.

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