Compound Butter & Farmhouse Cheese


INGREDIENTS:

Compound Butter

  • 1 lb butter unsalted, softened
  • 2 T J.Q. Dickinson salt
  • 2 T parsley, chopped
  • 1 T tarragon, chopped
  • 1 T thyme, picked
  • 1 T rosemary, chopped fine

Farmhouse Cheese

  • ½ gallon whole milk
  • 1 T J.Q. Dickinson nigari
  • 1 T salt
  • 1 T lemon zest

INSTRUCTIONS:

Compound Butter

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl
  2. Mix with a spatula or KitchenAid paddle attachment until smooth
  3. Roll into a log or store in a container
  4. Refrigerate until firm

Farmhouse Cheese

  1. Heat milk and lemon zest to 180°F–190°F
  2. Stir in salt and nigari
  3. Gently stir until curds form
  4. Strain through cheesecloth, drain and refrigerate