How to Soften Butter (4 ways)

Microwave

1. Place unwrapped butter in 200W microwave and set power level to 5 or 50%
2. Cook for a total of 35 seconds, stopping and turning the butter ¼ turn every 10 seconds. Remove from the microwave and use as desired.

Countertop/Cubed

1. Unwrap butter and cut into cubes. Allow to sit out for 30 minutes on the countertop before using.

Steaming Cup

1. Place water in a microwave safe glass and heat it for about 1 minute. Pour the water out of the cup and place the cup over the unwrapped stick of butter.
2. Allow 5 minutes to soften the butter and then leave the butter out on the countertop for 10 more minutes before using.

Countertop/Pounded

1. Unwrap butter and place into a large ziploc bag or sandwich between two pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper.
2. Using a solid wood rolling pin (not a rolling pin with handles as it could break) pound the butter until it is ½ to ¼ inch thick. Allow to sit out for 10 minutes on the countertop before using.