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Now let’s go over my personal favorite method for softening butter! I like to cut the butter into small cubes and leave them on the counter to soften in the warmest part of my house. This method usually takes about 30 minutes so it’s perfect if I’m not in a rush to start a baking recipe. With this method, I don’t have to worry about accidentally melting the butter or dealing with a messy clean-up afterward.
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Equipment:
- Small plate
- Food wrap
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How to Soften Butter Cubes on the Counter Quickly:
- First, cut the butter into small cubes.
- Then, spread the butter slices on a small plate and cover with food wrap.
- Put the plate of sliced butter in the warmest place in your house and let it sit until the butter is softened all the way through, about 30 minutes depending on the temperature of the room.
- The warmest room in my house is the laundry room.
- During the summer I just put the plate of butter in direct sunlight which usually only takes 5-10 minutes to soften the butter.
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Butter- Softening Method Specs:
How long does this method take? 30 minutes – Time varies based on room temperature.
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Level of messiness/clean-up: This method does not leave much of a mess behind so look forward to an easy clean-up!
Will his method soften the butter all the way through? Yes!
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How to Soften Butter on the Counter
Equipment
- Plate
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
Instructions
- First, cut the butter into small cubes.
- Then, spread the butter slices on a small plate and cover with food wrap.
- Put the plate of sliced butter in the warmest place in your house and let it sit until the butter is softened all the way through, about 30 minutes depending on the temperature of the room. The warmest room in my house is the laundry room.During the summer I just put the plate of butter in direct sunlight which usually only takes 5-10 minutes to soften the butter.
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