Bread Spreads

Nut Butter------------------------------------------------------------------
Combine 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or walnuts; 1/4 cup butter, softened; and 1/4 cup apricot or peach preserves.

Citrus Butter---------------------------------------------------------------
Combine 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; and 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel or lemon peel.

Breakfast Butter-----------------------------------------------------------
Combine 1/2 cup butter, softened, and 2 tablespoons honey or maple-flavored syrup.

Onion-Parmesan Butter-------------------------------------------------
Combine 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; and 2 tablespoons sliced green onion.

Herb Butter----------------------------------------------------------------
Combine 1/2 cup butter, softened, and 1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme, and marjoram, crushed, or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed.