Polish Canape Butters (Polska Maslo)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Learn How to Make Polish Canape Butters - Perfect for Your Next Party

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup butter ( for each flavored butter )
	1 -3 tablespoon fresh herb ( such as dill , parsley , chives )
	1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish ( or Daikon )
	1 lemon , juice of
	1 -2 tablespoon prepared mustard
	3 -4 tablespoons mashed anchovies
	1 small herring fillet

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

210

Sugar

Fat

23g

In Poland, the tradition of serving canape butter with freshly baked bread is commonplace. The Polish Canape Butters (Polska Maslo), often spread on baguette slices, are a crowd-pleaser at parties and gatherings. Choose from a variety of flavors including herring, horseradish, mustard, and anchovies, that are blended with melted butter to create a savory spread that pairs well with bread and crackers.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, cream the butter using a hand blender until it becomes light and fluffy.
2.	Add the herbs, horseradish, lemon juice, mustard, anchovies, and finely chopped herring to the mixing bowl.
3.	Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into the butter.
4.	Spread the Polish Canape Butters on thinly sliced baguette pieces and serve them immediately.

PROS

Polish Canape Butters are an easy-to-make appetizer that are both savory and delicious.

They can be made in advance and stored in the fridge, making them perfect for entertaining guests at parties and gatherings.

CONS

These Polish Canape Butters recipes are generally high in calories because of multiple ingredients such as butter and anchovies.

They may not be suitable for individuals who are on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite their high calorie count, these butter canapes offer some health benefits.
Herbs such as parsley, dill, and chives are low in calories and full of antioxidants that help reduce inflammation in the body.
Horseradish has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that may help improve immunity.