AuthorFish Food
DifficultyBeginner

Many recipes call for butter that’s been softened to room temperature. But what if, said stick of butter is sitting in the fridge? Currently opposite of room temperature. It’s easy to blast the butter in the microwave, but that can be tricky to maintain the softening process. Try out this tip….

Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

INGREDIENTS

 1 Stick of butter, or whatever amount your recipe calls for
 1 Large straight glass or jar
 1 Electric kettle, or pot to boil water

DIRECTIONS

1

Boil water in kettle or pot. Pour boiling water into glass. Allow glass to heat up for about 5 minutes or so.

Carefully dump water from glass. Caution the glass will be hot!

2

Place the butter upright on a plate and cover with heated glass.

Allow glass to heat the butter for about 10-15 minutes.

Voíla! Softened butter.

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Ingredients

 1 Stick of butter, or whatever amount your recipe calls for
 1 Large straight glass or jar
 1 Electric kettle, or pot to boil water
Softened Butter Tip