Follow these methods to soften butter correctly for baking and more.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Use a warm glass or glass bowl to gently soften butter without melting it. Cut ...

Beating butter with a rolling pin is the quickest, most foolproof method for achieving evenly softened butter. A stand mixer or microwave are both effective tools, but proceed with caution to ensure ...

If you’ve got drinking glasses in your kitchen, you’ve got a fantastic tool for softening butter in a hurry. Use a warm glass or glass bowl to gently soften butter without melting it. Cut cold butter ...

Use a warm glass or glass bowl to gently soften butter without melting it. Cut cold butter into cubes to speed up softening at room temperature. Avoid direct heat or high microwave power to prevent ...