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Message: [QUOTE="Norcalbaker59, post: 44426, member: 2340"] just keep an eye on the butter. Do you want to see the color of the butter change to lighter yellow and increase in volume. Those are the two most important things. But if the butter begins showing signs of melting (greasy streaks inside the bowl) then stop. Don’t apply a lot of pressure if you’re using the hand mixer (pressing the butter against the side of the bowl); let the butter mix through the beaters in the center of the bowl. Pressing the butter up against the side of the bowl with the beaters will just create more friction heat. Technique is important when you’re using a hand mixer and beating a small amount of butter. Keep your mixer on a lower speed as well. [/QUOTE]