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Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper plus more
Preparation
Step 1
Using a wooden spoon, mix butter until smooth and creamy. Mix in salt and pepper. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2
DO AHEAD: Butter can be made 2 days ahead.
