Need softened butter in a pinch? With just ten minutes and my methods for how to soften butter quickly, you can bring even the coldest of butter to room temperature fast.
Prep Time12 minutesmins
Total Time12 minutesmins
Author: Samira Kazan
Equipment
Mixing bowls
Microwave
Ingredients
1packbutteror as needed
1 cupwater
Instructions
Slice your butter into equal slices and place them on a plate.
Add a cup of water to a bowl and microwave for about 2 minutes until the water is hot. Leave to stand for 30 seconds, then pour away the water.
Cover the plate with the butter with the warmed bowl and leave for 10 minutes to soften the butter.