Soften Butter Without Microwave. The smaller the cubes the quicker the butter will soften. The microwave is by far the easiest way to soften it but then you worry about the butter melting if you leave it there for 5 seconds too long.
This quick tips will get you on your way with softened butter less than one minute melted butter less than 5 minutes. Flip butter so what was on the bottom is now on the top. Also this allows you to feel the.
If you have a bit more time on your hands you can cut the stick s of butter into fourths lengthwise and then cube into small pieces.
Just leave them at room temperature for about an hour or until soft to the touch. If using this method for baking ensure the butter does not start to melt since this would be too soft for baking recipes that call for softened butter. This week on Does It Hack. I took photos the last time I softened butter.