Everyone needs 4 Quick Ways How to Soften Butter? I thought a post like this was necessary after watching my husband get annoyed every time he decided to bake something at the last minute and then realizing once he had already started making it that the recipe called for the butter to be at room temperature.

If baking is not something you do on a daily or weekly basis, discoverin that you forgot to take your butter out of the fridge beforehand to soften is one of those frustrating little details that can make the whole experience a little less enjoyable.

That’s especially not fun when the holiday season rolls around, a time that is filled with lots of baking. From homemade sugar cookies to chocolate orange snaps to your favorite holiday cookie, chances are you’re going to be needing a lot of softened butter on hand.

Well, you’ll never have to wait around again since today’s Quick Tip video will show you how to soften your butter in four simple ways — and get your kids involved too. Watch and see why it may be the most fun they’ve ever had in the kitchen. And it doesn’t even involve chocolate.

It’s buttah, baby!

About the Author

Catherine is a mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. I create simple, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

Comments

  1. These are great tips. I’m sure I will have to resort to using one or more of them in the very near future. Thanks so much. (I agree with BarbaraRose, you really should put that butter in a zip lock bag before you put it in you pocket. Just sayin.)

  2. Great ideas, but I think I would put the butter in a zip lock bag, BEFORE I put it in my pocket!!

  3. YIKES! Someone has anger issues! I hope you have a better day tomorrow 🙂 Kill em with kindness is what I always say!

  4. I’m one of those who decides to bake and then I’m frustrated because I have to wait for the butter to warm up. These are great tips! Thanks for sharing.

  5. Great site. Great ideas I never thought of to soften butter. Look forward to trying these next time I am baking.

  6. Please note, that quality butter (real butter, NOT margarine, ‘almost’/just-like butter) can last for weeks, at room temperature, and COVERED, for weeks, on end, without spoiling!

    My first dinner guests informed me of this while I was preparing & serving 2 couples a formal dinner.

    I am a bachelor, 69 y.o. and I learn something new in the kitchen every time I prepare meals in my own home for my guests, here in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City).

  7. Melt butter….

    Boil water in a Tea Pot…
    Slice into 8 – 10 chips, then place into measuring cup
    As steam starts spewing out of tea pot, hold the measuring cup above the spout (to increase the melt time.

    Jerry

  8. This is great! It is so easy to microwave the butter, but I avoid using it as much as I can. So I appreciate the alternates, thank you!

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