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Quick Butter Softening Trick: The Glass Over Butter Method
This is one of the simplest, most effective ways to soften butter quickly, and it’s a game changer for anyone who bakes often. You’ll need only two things: boiling water and a glass. Sounds easy, right? Let’s walk you through it.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 stick of cold butter (straight from the fridge)
- A glass (any sturdy glass works)
- Boiling water (just enough to fill the glass)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Boil Water: Start by boiling some water—just enough to fill the glass. You want it hot, but you don’t need it to be a huge amount.
- Warm the Glass: Pour the boiling water into the glass and let it sit for a minute or so. This will heat the glass up completely.
- Dump the Water: Carefully dump the hot water out of the glass (make sure to hold the glass with a towel or use caution so you don’t burn yourself). The glass should now be warm, but not too hot to handle.
- Cover the Butter: Flip the warm glass upside down over your stick of cold butter. Make sure the glass covers the butter completely, so the warmth can gently soften it.
- Wait a Few Minutes: Leave the glass on top of the butter for about 3-5 minutes. The heat will gradually transfer to the butter, softening it perfectly. You’ll have butter that’s soft enough to spread, but not melted—just how you need it for baking!
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