Learn how to soften butter so that you can bake all of your favorite treats that need room-temperature butter! Not only will I show you the best way to ensure perfectly softened butter, but I will also let you know why it is so important! Here are all the best tips and tricks to soften your butter (even if you forgot to take it out of the fridge!)
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Instructions
Soften Butter In The Microwave
Place your cold butter onto a microwave-safe dish.
Microwave using the lowest power setting, in very short bursts of 2-5 seconds.
Check the butter after each session to ensure it isn't melted and is at the proper temperature.
Soften Butter In A Double Boiler
Place a pot of water on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
Bring the water to a simmer and then remove it from the heat.
Cube your cold butter and place it into a glass bowl.
Set the glass bowl over the top of the heated pot of water.
Remove the butter when it reaches your desired temperature.
Soften Butter With A Glass
Fill a microwave-safe glass with water (make sure to use a glass that is tall enough to fit over a stick of butter).
Heat the glass in the microwave for one minute.
Carefully remove the glass from the microwave and dump out the water.
Immediately place the glass over the stick of butter.
Let the glass sit over the butter for 5 minutes.
Remove the glass and let the butter continue to sit on the counter for an additional 10 minutes before using.
Soften Butter On The Counter
If desired, cut your stick of butter into cubes to speed up the process.
Preheat your oven to the desired temperature for your recipe.
Place your cubed (or whole) stick of butter on a plate next to the warming oven.
The butter is ready to use when it reaches your desired temperature.
Soften Butter With A Rolling Pin
Bring your cold butter out of the refrigerator.
Set the stick of butter between two pieces of parchment paper (or wax paper).
Use a rolling pin to slightly smush the butter into a flattened shape, and then roll it out into a sheet. *Alternatively, you can use a mallet or rolling pin to pound the butter into a flattened shape or use a cheese grater to grate the butter.
Once the butter is rolled out (or grated), it is ready to use.
Notes
Remember to keep an eye on your butter so that it doesn't become too soft or melt!
You can easily cube your butter to speed up the process.