How do you melt butter quickly and efficiently?

[2west]

Hi, I'm relatively new to baking and some recipies require different constancies of butter. I was wondering how do you soften butter without completly melting and ruining the butter? Am I the only one with this problem?

Would you buy a product that softens butter to various temperatures?

Thanks!

 

[chassis]

Not possible, reliably. Leave butter on the counter overnight to come fully to room temperature.

No I wouldn't buy a product as you described.

 

[kasper315]

Hello, you can try to put it on the heater, but so that it does not melt completely and if you do not want to, you can leave it for 2-3 hours in the kitchen and it will melt during this time

 

[retired baker]

Hi, I'm relatively new to baking and some recipies require different constancies of butter. I was wondering how do you soften butter without completly melting and ruining the butter? Am I the only one with this problem?

Would you buy a product that softens butter to various temperatures?

Thanks!

1 lb butter....fast?
12 seconds in a microwave.
Flip it over and do 6 seconds more. If you need to soften it more it's best to leave out until you're happy.

Alternate, slice the butter into 1/4 inch slices and lay it out on its wrapper.
It all depends what you're doing and how much time you have to play with. In a hot commercial kitchen I often had the opposite problem.

 

[Mona]

you're not alone in this! Softening butter without melting it can be tricky. A simple tip is to cut the butter into small pieces and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. If you're in a hurry, you can gently warm it in the microwave on low power for a few seconds at a time, checking frequently. As for a product that softens butter to various temperatures, it sounds like a handy tool for frequent bakers who need precise consistency, though it might not be essential for everyone. What do others think about such a product?

 

[Jessie_Roos]

Hi! To soften butter without melting it, cut it into small pieces and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. If you’re in a hurry, use a microwave on low power, heating in short bursts and checking frequently. A product that softens butter to different temperatures could be useful, but for now, these methods should help you get the right consistency for your recipes. Happy baking!