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How to Soften Butter Quickly
Learn how to easily soften butter for all your baking needs.
Prep Time
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
1
stick butter
Author:
Dorothy Kern
Cost:
3
Ingredients
½
cup
butter
(1 stick - unsalted or salted)
Instructions
Butter is softened when you can press your finger into it to make an indent but your finger doesn't push all the way through the stick.
Leave the butter on the counter for at least 45 minutes before baking to allow it to soften.
Quick Ways to soften butter
Slice your butter and allow it to sit at room temperature - it will take less time.
Place butter in a gallon size ziploc bag or between sheets of wax paper and pound it with a rolling pin to flatten.
Heat on 50% power in 5 second increments in the microwave, rotating the stick every time.
Place hot water in a glass then remove the water and invert it over the stick of butter and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
Notes
The best way to soften butter is to let it sit at room temperature. My favorite quick way is the microwave method.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
814
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
0.1
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
92
g
|
Saturated Fat:
58
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
24
g
|
Trans Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
244
mg
|
Sodium:
730
mg
|
Potassium:
27
mg
|
Sugar:
0.1
g
|
Vitamin A:
2836
IU
|
Calcium:
27
mg
|
Iron:
0.02
mg
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