Polish Canape Butters (Polska Maslo)

Polish Canape Butters (Polska Maslo)


1. Tiny, Polish-style canapés or open-face sandwiches may be served with the aperitif to whet the appetite of your dinner guests, or as the main snack at card parties, club meetings, or various informal gatherings. A tray or platter decoratively arranged with these colorful kanapki will add a festive note to any get together and invite your guests to savor and socialize.

2. DILL BUTTER (Maslo Koperkowe).

3. Fork-blend 1/2 cup soft butter with 2-3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill and salt & pepper to taste.

4. GARDEN-GREEN BUTTER (Maslo Z Zielenina).

5. Fork-blend 1/2 cup soft butter with 1 Tablespoon each finely chopped fresh dill, parsley and chives. Salt & pepper to taste.

6. HORSERADISH BUTTER (Maslo Chrzanowe).

7. Cream 1/2 cup soft butter, then blend in 1 Tablespoon freshly grated horseradish and 2 teaspoons lemon juice plus a dash of salt. May be mixed in a blender.

8. MUSTARD BUTTER (Maslo Musztardowe).

9. Fork-blend 1/2 cup soft butter with 1-2 Tablespoons brown prepared mustard, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and a dash of salt.

10. ANCHOVY BUTTER (Maslo Sardelowe).

11. Combine 1/2 cup soft butter with 3 or 4 mashed or ground anchovy fillets (canned). For a more pronounced anchovy taste, blend in a little of the anchovy oil. Optional: Sprinkle in a little bit of lemon juice.

12. HERRING BUTTER (Maslo Sledziowe).

13. Soak 1 small herring in cold water overnight, then skin, bone and mash or grind. Combine with 1/2 cup soft butter. Optional: A little lemon juice may be added.

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