TechniquesJacques Pépin on How to Make a Butter RoseJacques Pepin demonstrates this easy, elegant trick.1. Let a 1-lb. block of butter come to room temperature.2. Holding the block of butter in one hand and a paring knife in the other, scrape the blade across the top of the butter.3. Continue scraping butter until a ridged half circle forms on your knife.4. Carefully curl the butter rose around your finger.ADVERTISEMENTADAD5. Working quickly, mold the butter into a flower shape.6. Use butter rose to make a decorative butter plate or serve with a composed salad. See all of our Jacques Pepin galleries.Keep ReadingQuadrucci in Brodo con Spinaci (Pasta Squares and Spinach in Broth)By LEAH KOENIGNatto GohanBy MEGAN ZHANGThere’s a Lot to Love About NattoBy MEGAN ZHANGChagayu (Tea Porridge)By YASUNORI IWATAApple Fritters with Vanilla SugarBy LEAH KOENIGPeach and Fennel Salad with Sweet Tea GranitaBy JOEY EDWARDSHow to Clean and Care for Cast Iron PansBy GABRIELLA VIGOREAUXChicken Couscous with Caramelized Onion and Raisin TfayaBy JEFF KOEHLERNo-Cook Berry JamBy WIBI ASHLEYSee AllADVERTISEMENTADAD