The Table As Altar

A ritual you can eat: butter, salt, and fire in a loaf of bread.

The Ritual Begins in the Center of the Table

At Sel Magique, we believe the table isn’t just a place to eat — it’s where ritual lives.
And sometimes, ritual is butter, fire, and a loaf of bread.

The butter candle is equal parts sensory experiment and centerpiece.
Warm, slow-burning, utterly delicious. It invites your guests to pause, to dip, to speak — to stay.

This is ritual you can eat. And your table? It’s the altar.

How to Make a Butter Candle (and Bread Altar)

Here’s how to turn a loaf of bread into a glowing, edible centerpiece.

• 150g salted or unsalted butter (room temp)
• 1 food-safe cotton wick or thick kitchen twine
• A rustic, crusty round bread (sourdough or rye works well)
• A sprinkle of Sel Magique Classic Blend
• Optional herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)

Steps:

1. Shape your butter into a tall puck or cylinder around the wick.
2. Chill it until firm.
3. Cut a shallow well in the center of the bread loaf. Nest the butter candle inside.
4. Sprinkle Sel Magique and fresh herbs around the top.
5. Light the wick just before serving.
6. Tear bread, dip into melted butter, and share.

It melts slowly, scents the air, and becomes its own ritual.

Why It Matters

A butter candle does more than feed — it holds attention.
It slows the moment.
It says: this is not just dinner. This is something to remember.

No altar cloth. No incense. Just butter, salt, and a flicker of fire.

Sprinkle the Ritual

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Ritual Tip of the Week

Dip with your hands. Tear the bread. Pass it slowly.
This is not a trend. This is ancient.