Butter board, the most popular recipe on social media

In mid-September of this year, food bloggers around the world began slathering industrial amounts of butter on wooden boards, then adding chives, herbs, red onion, salt, and even edible petals, calling it butter board. Everything seemed to indicate that the reign of the charcuterie boards had come to an end. Although thousands of people eagerly adopted the new culinary trend and added strawberries, figs, honey, nuts, chocolate, and other toppings to their butter boards, many critics remain skeptical, pointing out that spreading butter on the porous surface of a wooden board is not the best idea, just as consuming so much cholesterol isn’t ideal. At kiwilimón, we set out to investigate the origin of butter boards, how to prepare them, and some tips to make your preparation much easier if you are one of the daring ones who will adopt this trend. You can also read: The most popular air fryer recipes on TikTokWhat is a butter board? The so-called butter board is one of the most popular recipes of 2022, as it has taken Instagram and TikTok by storm. It involves spreading a good amount of butter on a board, then adding sweet or savory toppings. It is served with bread. Tips for making a butter board Justine Doiron was one of the first food bloggers to create the famous, or infamous, butter board after finding inspiration in one of chef Josh McFadden's dishes. On her website, she recommends the following before you get started on making a butter board: 1. Use butter at room temperature. 2. Make sure your board is large enough. 3. Add a touch of sea salt and lemon zest to the butter, as the flavors will stand out even more. 4. The sky's the limit! You can add spices, nuts, seeds, fruit, vegetables, honey, chili oil, among many other options. 5. Remember that if you add fruits or chopped chives, you should cut them into small pieces. 6. Consider whether the ingredients you choose create a true harmony of flavors. 7. Serve with good bread. Additionally, considering the amount of fat that butter contains, it might be best to use a marble or terrazzo board to prepare a butter board, as they will help prevent the butter from melting too quickly. Another good option is to place a piece of wax paper over the wooden board before starting the preparation. On the other hand, it should also be noted that excessive butter consumption is harmful, so it is best not to consume butter boards too frequently. Furthermore, to strengthen hygiene measures, place several knives around the board, as it is better to use utensils rather than chop the bread directly into the butter. You can also read: Crispy roasted potatoes: how to make the trending dish on TikTokButter board recipe If you want to prepare a butter board to take some very aesthetic photos and enjoy with your friends, you can start with very simple recipes like this one. 1. Take two sticks of butter out of the refrigerator and let them sit out to soften. 2. Place a piece of wax paper on a wooden, marble, or terrazzo board. 3. Once the butter is at room temperature, spread it over the paper. You can use a spoon or a cake spatula. 4. Decorate with your favorite toppings. For a sweet butter board, you can decorate with strawberries, raspberries, jam, chocolate chips, marshmallows, edible flowers, lemon zest, or honey. 5. For a butter board that is savory, you can add red onion, olives, basil, dill, sea salt, chilies, chives, and more. 6. Serve with sourdough bread, crackers, or breadsticks.