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Provençal Butter Candle in a Bread

Provençal Butter Candle in a Bread is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Roxane's Workshop on YouTube.

Prep: 2 hrs 20 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 2 hrs 35 min

Cost: $6.80 total, $1.70 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g Unsalted butter (unsalted, at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Fleur de sel (to enhance flavor)
  • 1 tsp Herbes de Provence (or fresh chopped rosemary)
  • 1 piece Bread boule (country style) (slightly crusty bread, not too baked)
  • 1 piece Candle wick (cotton, about 12 cm)
  • 1 small roll Clear Scotch tape (to secure the wick to the cup)
  • 1 piece Glass cup (or small jar) (diameter about 5 cm)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter

    Cut the butter into cubes and place it in the bowl. Add the fleur de sel and the Herbes de Provence. Melt in the microwave for 30 s at maximum power, then stir. If using a saucepan, heat over low heat while stirring until the pieces disappear.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Prepare the wick

    Cut the wick to about 12 cm. Wrap a small piece of tape around the base to keep it centered in the cup.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Pour the melted butter into the cup

    Pour the melted butter into the cup until reaching the desired height (about 3 cm).

    Time: PT2M

  4. Insert the wick

    Place the wick in the center of the cup, the taped part against the glass, then wrap a bit of tape around the cup to hold it in place.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Freeze the butter candle

    Place the cup in the freezer for at least 2 hours, until the butter is completely solid.

    Time: PT2H

  6. Prepare the bread

    While the butter solidifies, place the cup upside down on top of the bread. Trace the outline with a knife, then cut a circle about 5 cm in diameter. Remove the central disc and make thin slices around the circle to facilitate later removal.

    Time: PT10M

  7. Insert the butter candle into the bread

    Remove the cup from the freezer, gently peel off the tape, then place the butter candle into the bread hole. The wick should remain centered.

    Time: PT2M

  8. Serve

    Place the bread on a platter. Each guest can dip slices into the melted butter at the center. Enjoy immediately.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
20 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, low-carb, low-calorie

Allergens: lactose, gluten

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Provençal Butter Candle in a Bread

Recipe by Roxane's Workshop

A trendy appetizer inspired by TikTok: melted butter flavored with Herbes de Provence and fleur de sel, solidified into a candle, then inserted into the center of a bread boule. Perfect for dipping warm bread and impressing your guests.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
2h 24m
Prep
0m
Cook
17m
Cleanup
2h 41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.80
Total cost
$1.70
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • • Melt the butter without burning
  • • Freeze long enough to obtain a solid candle
  • • Cut a clean hole in the bread without crushing it
  • • Position the wick at the center of the butter

Safety Warnings

  • • Melted butter is very hot; handle with care.
  • • Use a sharp knife to avoid slipping.
  • • Never leave the candle lit unattended.
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