You can turn ordinary pats of butter into decorative shapes by molding it.
Have you ever been to a restaurant or hotel that shaped the butter they served? Somehow, they transform one of those boring, little squares of butter into a flower or star. The actual task behind that creative flourish is not as complicated as it may seem. All you have to do is put butter into shaped candy molds or baking tins. If you do not have a mold or tray like this, you can find an inexpensive, plastic candy mold in most craft stores. You will have only a few choices for shapes, but a rose is likely to be among them.
Instructions
1. Set the butter on the counter to soften for 1 to 2 hours.
2. Scoop some butter into each rose mold on the tray. Most candy trays will hold about 1 tbsp. of butter, which is roughly the amount in a pat of butter.
3. Smooth over each mold with a spatula. Press the butter gently into the mold. Scoop a little more butter into it, if needed. Make sure you force out all the air.
4. Place the tray in the freezer for 1/2 hour to 1 hour. Test one lightly with your finger, to make sure they are solid.
5. Remove the tray from the freezer. Put a plate on top of the mold. Hold the two firmly together, and flip them over so that the mold is on top.
6. Run the pan under warm water for a few seconds, to loosen the frozen butter.
7. Lift the mold. Place the rose-shaped butter pats in an airtight storage container. Store in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve them.
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