{"id":1971,"date":"2021-05-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toh.test.rda.net\/how-to-soften-butter-quickly\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T12:54:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T17:54:46","slug":"how-to-soften-butter-quickly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-soften-butter-quickly\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Soften Butter Quickly"},"content":{"rendered":"[dam-video dam-id=\"32824\"]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt happens all the time. I'm in the mood to bake, I've got a great recipe<\/a>, all of my ingredients are on the counter, and then I read the dreaded words: butter, softened<\/em>. My butter is rock hard from the fridge. Oh, bother.\r\n\r\nPsst!<\/em> When you only need a tablespoon or two of butter, a butter crock (like this one from Butter Bell<\/a>) works great. Learn why it's our Test Kitchen's secret weapon for smooth, spreadable butter<\/a>.\r\n

How Long Does It Take to Soften Butter?<\/h2>\r\nLeft on the countertop at room temperature, a stick of butter takes at least 45 minutes to soften. If you're the type who plans ahead, that's no big deal. If not, here are a few ways to soften butter quickly.\r\n

How to Soften Butter Fast<\/h3>\r\nYou'll need:<\/strong>\r\n