Old Fashioned Brandy Butter

Brandy butter is a traditional side to holiday desserts like Christmas pudding and mince pies, and can be bought from the store in jars or homemade! It is usually served cold with hotter desserts and as an alternative to cream, custard, or ice cream. With just three ingredients its incredibly quick and eay to make and lasts up to eight weeks in the fridge

1 stick (4oz/115g) salted butter softened
2 cups (8oz/225g) powdered sugar sifted
4-5 tablespoons brandy

• Place the butter in a large baking bowl. 
• Beat with an electric hand whisk until light and creamy.
• Add the sugar and beat again until it's all incorporated.
• Add the brandy to taste and stir well. 
• If you add too much brandy and the mixture curdles, add more powdered sugar until the mixture binds back together
• Spoon the butter into a serving dish or jar, cover, and store in the fridge for up to 8 weeks. 

Recipe: Bigger Bolder Baking