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Web Exclusive: Ancho Chili Butter

Ingredients:
1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter, softened to room temperature
1 tsp., or to taste, ancho chili powder
1 tsp. salt

Steps:

1. Blend ingredients well, taking care not to overblend, or the butter will separate.
2. Scrape into a ramekin, cover with plastic wrap (letting the plastic wrap touch the surface of the butter) until ready to serve.
3. Before serving, bring to room temperature.

Yield: About 2/3 cup.