Cheddar Cheese Spread With Curry

Ingredients

• 1 lb Cheddar, Cheshire, or North Wiltshire cheese
• 2 oz fresh butter
• 3 oz fresh butter (if cheese is dry)
• curry powder, ground spice, black pepper, cayenne, or made mustard (optional)
• sherry (optional)

Method

1. 1 Cut the cheese into thin bits.
2. 2 Add the butter to the cheese.
3. 3 Pound and rub the mixture in a mortar until completely smooth.
4. 4 Optional: Mix in spices, mustard, or sherry to taste.
5. 5 Press into a jar, cover with clarified butter, and store in a cool place.