FAIRY BUTTER - FLORAL BUTTER WITH ROSE OR ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER
This is SUCH a wonderful old recipe! Fresh butter is mixed with floral scented waters, such as rose water or orange blossom water and is delicious as an alternative to clotted cream, especially when spread on freshly made scones. It is also wonderful with all types of griddle cakes, crumpets and traditional tea cakes and breads. This floral butter dates back to the 18th Century and is featured in Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, as well as numerous other historical cookbooks. This recipe adapts well to modern cooking - and would make a stunning feature at any Victorian style Ladies' afternoon tea party or even a little girl's birthday party. Serve this with pancakes for breakfast or brunch, the possibilities are endless!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Oranges
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pound the cooked egg yolks with the floral water, (rose water or orange blossom water) and the icing sugar. Make a fine paste with all of the ingredients.
- Add the egg yolk mixture with the softened butter and mix thoroughly. When it is well mixed and smooth, allow the butter to firm up in a cool place or the fridge.
- Take the block of firm fairy butter and push it through a sieve, so that the little "fairy" pieces of butter fall in a loose heap on to a pretty serving plate. I have also used a tea strainer; it is smaller and easy to use. If you are making a large batch, you can also use a potato ricer.
- Serve the Fairy Butter in a pretty dish and serve with hot scones, pancakes, griddle cakes, toast, crumpets, traditional tea cakes and loaves.
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Dharma Yadav
[email protected]I made this fairy butter for a baby shower and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the delicate flavor and the beautiful pink color.
Cindy Loyd
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over from making other recipes, and this is a great way to use them up.
London Scruggs
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of floral flavors, but I really enjoyed this fairy butter. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
shawn thomason
[email protected]This fairy butter is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the rose water and orange blossom water complement each other.
Bilal Khokhar
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover egg whites and it's delicious too!
Breanna Torres
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a baby shower or bridal shower. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.
M Mohasin kobir
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of this fairy butter. It's perfect for spreading on toast or scones.
Thabo Matshaba
[email protected]This fairy butter is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Acey Deucey
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Alihyder Memon303
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.
Mir Ha di
[email protected]I love the floral flavor of this fairy butter. It's so unique and delicious.
Ogundunmade Ebunoluwa
[email protected]This fairy butter is so light and fluffy! It's perfect for spreading on toast or scones.
Michelle Weaver
[email protected]I made this fairy butter for a baby shower and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the delicate flavor and the beautiful pink color.
Curlene Boodoo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over from making other recipes, and this is a great way to use them up.
Soviet Kov
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of floral flavors, but I really enjoyed this fairy butter. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Melissa Avila
[email protected]This fairy butter is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the rose water and orange blossom water complement each other.
Joy Edosa
[email protected]I love how versatile this fairy butter is. I've used it on toast, scones, and even pancakes. It's also great as a dip for fruit or crackers.
Md kazi nazrul Islam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I made it for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the fairy butter.
Olaniyi Paul
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The fairy butter is light and fluffy, and the floral flavor is subtle but noticeable. I used it on toast and it was delicious.
bag of bees
[email protected]This fairy butter is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the floral flavor that the rose water gives it. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.