Homemade Herb-Infused Butter

1 . Stage

Grind up the dried oregano until very fine; measure out 3 tablespoons.

2 . Stage

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in oregano. Carefully pour in water. Simmer gently, stirring every 20 minutes, until flavors combine, about 2 hours in total. Remove saucepan from heat.

3 . Stage

Wrap a piece of cheesecloth around a glass, ceramic, or metal bowl and secure it with a rubber band. Pour butter mixture through cheesecloth into the bowl. Remove the rubber band and carefully squeeze excess butter out of the cheesecloth, making sure oregano is strained out.

4 . Stage

Cover bowl with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator until butter solidifies above water, about 4 hours. Break the butter in half with a knife and transfer to a plate. Discard water.