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Garlic Butter Candle in Bread Recipe

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Garlic Butter Candle is a unique and delicious way to serve warm, melted garlic butter perfect for dipping fresh rustic bread. Using beeswax candle wicks set inside solidified garlic butter in disposable cups, this creative recipe turns melted butter into a fun, interactive centerpiece for gatherings or cozy meals. Infused with roasted garlic and Italian seasoning, it offers rich flavor combined with the aroma of fresh rosemary, making it an innovative appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Butter Mixture

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced roasted garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Candle Components

  • 2 (6-inch) beeswax candle wicks
  • 2 (6 ounce) disposable cups
  • 4 clothespins (or similar clips)

Bread and Garnish

  • 1 whole loaf bread (Italian or any rustic style bread)
  • 5–6 rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter with 2 tablespoons minced roasted garlic and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir continuously until the mixture is hot and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly without hardening.
  2. Prepare Candle Cups: While the butter cools, place 2 (6-inch) beeswax candle wicks inside 2 (6 ounce) disposable cups. Secure the top of each wick in the center of the cup using clothespins or similar clips to keep them upright.
  3. Pour Butter into Cups: Carefully pour the melted garlic butter into each cup, filling about half of each cup to avoid submerging the wick completely.
  4. Chill to Harden: Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to allow the butter to solidify completely.
  5. Remove Butter Candles: Once hardened, gently squeeze the bottom of each cup to release the solid butter candle. If this is difficult, carefully slice the side of the disposable cup away to free the butter.
  6. Prepare Bread Base: Position the butter candles on the loaf of bread in your desired serving spots. Using a sharp bread knife, cut a round, cup-sized hole around each candle, ensuring not to cut all the way through the bottom so the bread can soak up melted butter.
  7. Insert Candles into Bread: Place each butter candle into its respective hole in the bread. Fill any gaps around the candles with rosemary sprigs for decoration and to hold the candles steady. Trim the wick length if it appears too long.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Light the candle wicks and allow the butter to gently melt. Tear off pieces of bread to dip into the warm, melted garlic butter, and savor this delightful, interactive appetizer.

Notes

  • Be sure the butter is only slightly cooled before pouring to avoid setting prematurely.
  • Using rustic bread types like Italian or sourdough works best to hold up and absorb the butter.
  • Rosemary sprigs add both aroma and aesthetic appeal but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • For vegan variation, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine and verify beeswax wick suitability or use cotton wicks.
  • Keep an eye on the butter candle while lit and never leave unattended for safety.

Keywords: garlic butter, butter candle, roasted garlic, appetizer, bread dip, party snack, creative butter serving

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