Butterfat contains crystals that are highly sensitive to changes in temperature. Though they melt between 90 and 95 degrees, it doesn’t mean they’re destroyed. We found that if over-softened (or slightly melted) butter is quickly chilled with ice cubes, it can be restored to its softened state (around 70 degrees). The Taste of Home Test Kitchen teaches you how to soften butter quickly and easily. We share three easy methods, plus a cheater's strategy.
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This weekend, I was halfway through assembling ingredients for a yellow cake when I realized that I’d forgotten to set out butter to soften. Again. I keep the sticks of butter I use for baking in the freezer, so setting them out to soften them ahead of time takes a little more foresight than I usually seem to have, unfortunately. Thankfully I have a few tricks up my sleeve to quickly soften butter whenever I forget to plan ahead.
I used to thaw butter in the microwave, but I don’t like how that often leaves butter cool on the outside and molten in the middle. Melted butter, as opposed to just “softened” butter, can also give many cakes and cookies a different texture than you might want.
Instead, there are much better methods for softening hard butter in a pinch, like cutting it into small cubes, pounding it with a rolling pin, or setting it over a warm water bath. And remember, butter is officially softened and ready to use when it can be easily squished between your thumb and forefinger.
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Small chunks soften much quicker than the whole stick — especially if placed near the warming stove. Or for nearly frozen butter that needs a quick thaw, try grating the butter on the large holes of a box grater for quick softening.
This is a fun way to take out your frustrations! Put the butter in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin or meat pounder to flatten the butter (like we do when making Kouign Amann). This softens the butter while still keeping it cool. A few minutes on the counter and the butter will be up to room temperature. Don’t go crazy over whacking — instead 3 to 4 quick slaps to get the stick into a flat even layer is all you need.
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If you’re in a real hurry, pour a few cups of very hot (just below boiling) water into a double boiler or a saucepan with a metal bowl nested inside. Put the butter over the water bath and allow to soften. Keep an eye on it so the butter doesn’t start to melt.
Your turn: Do you have a good trick for quickly softening butter?