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a stick of softened butter on a small white plate with a butter knife next to it
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How to Soften Butter

This easy kitchen hack will ensure that you’re not stuck waiting on butter to soften on its own ever again!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • Water to fill measuring cup
  • 1 stick butter

Instructions

  • Fill a microwave-safe glass measuring cup almost all the way to the top with water.
  • Microwave the water-filled measuring cup for 2 minutes.
  • While the water is heating in the microwave, set your cold butter upright (feel free to cut the stick in half if needed) on a plate that is larger in diameter than the measuring cup.
  • Once the measuring cup is out of the microwave, carefully pour the hot water out and place the now-empty measuring cup upside down over the plate of butter so that a steamy dome is created.
  • Let the butter sit under the hot measuring cup for 3-5 minutes, until softened!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5tablespoon | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.004g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 0.004g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.001mg