Try this easy recipe for traditional brandy butter; perfect for slathering over mince pies or Christmas pudding.
125g/4oz unsalted butter, softened
125g/4oz icing sugar
2 tbsp boiling water
3 tbsp brandy
Cream together the butter and the icing sugar.
Beat in the boiling water and brandy until smooth.
Chill until needed and serve with mince pies or Christmas pudding.
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