How to Soften Butter
An array of easy ways to soften butter without melting, quickly!
Servings 8 people
Calories 203kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
Instructions
- Microwave Butter on high for 3 seconds.
- Rotate butter and microwave again.
- Repeat until soft.
Video
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Notes
Alternative Methods
- Rolling Pin Method - Place butter between 2 sheets of wax paper. Using a rolling pin, roll out butter to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Water Bath Method - Create a double broiler and put butter in dish over a pot of hot water. Use a lid to help trap heat in the bowl containing the butter.
- Counter Method - Leave out salted butter on the counter covered overnight to defrost and soften. Unsalted can also be left out for a few hours.
- Grated Method - Grate using a cheese shredder. It will be soft in less than 10 minutes.
- Sliced Method - If you’ve just taken your stick of butter out of the fridge (not freezer) you can cut the stick into slices and leave in a sunny spot for about 30 minutes. It will soften perfectly for baking.
- Warmed Glass Method - Add boiling water to a heat-safe glass, leaving it for a minute to fully warm the glass through. Dump the water, and turn the glass upside down over your stick of butter. The warmed dome effect softens your butter in just minutes.
Soften Frozen Butter
- Frozen salted butter can be left out on the counter to defrost for 12 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 7mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Calcium: 7mg