Ingredients Condiments Herb Butter for Croissant Dough Be the first to rate & review! Infused with parsley, thyme, sage, and rosemary, this herbed butter adds next-level flavor to a Braided Croissant Loaf and other pastriess made with All-Butter Croissant Dough. The microwave is the best shortcut for drying fresh herbs. Its quick bursts of high heat dry the herbs (with paper towels to absorb the moisture), resulting in fresher tasting, crisp herbs in minutes. By Paige Grandjean Paige Grandjean Instagram Website Title: Associate Food Editor, Food & WineLocation: Birmingham, AlabamaEducation: Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Spirits, International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Judge: Baking Category 2021Expertise: recipe development, food styling.Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe developer, and food stylist with over seven years of experience in food media. Her work has appeared in more than 15 nationally distributed publications, award-winning cookbooks, and digital platforms.Experience: Paige Grandjean has spent her entire career in food media. As a former recipe tester and developer in the Meredith Food Studios, she worked on recipes for numerous print and digital brands. Her extensive test kitchen experience landed her a spot as a panel speaker at the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) annual conference in 2020. Paige's recipes have been showcased on the covers of magazines such as Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Cooking Light, with her 2020 Food & Wine lamination cover story earning a spot as a Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Award finalist. As the current associate food editor for Food & Wine, Paige assists in overseeing all food content for the internationally acclaimed brand. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 1, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 55 mins Ingredients 6 parsley sprigs 6 thyme sprigs 4 fresh sage leaves 2 (4-inch) rosemary sprigs 1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt 1 1/2 cups European-style butter (such as Échiré) (12 ounces), softened, divided Directions Arrange herbs in a single layer on a microwavable plate lined with paper towels. Microwave on high until herbs are crisp and dried, 3 to 4 minutes, checking at 30-second intervals after 1 minute. Remove leaves from stems; discard stems. Finely grind dried herbs with salt in a mortar and pestle. Combine herb mixture and butter in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until just combined, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Place butter between 2 sheets of parchment paper, and shape into a 7 1/2-inch square block of even thickness. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Proceed with step 3 of All-Butter Croissant Dough. Notes Substitute 3 table-spoons herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning, if desired. Rate it Print