Quick Tips: Softening Butter in Moments | One Pot Chef

Need some butter for baking, but forgot to take it out of the fridge? Need it softened quickly without melting? Here is the quick and easy solution!

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"Peppy Pepe"
by Kevin MacLeod
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[OnePotChefShow]

I'm constantly forgetting to take my butter out of the fridge before baking. This little tip has been a life saver on so many occasions :)

[VinodKumar-voed]

Thank you David.. Years of suffering in the morning comes to an end!! And it was that simple!!!

[jitneyjet]

A MILLION THANKS TO YOU!!! I WILL FOREVER BE IN YOUR DEBT FOR SUCH A GREAT TIP!!! I HATE HARD BUTTER SO THIS TIP IS

[OnePotChefShow]

Basically, the heat from the hot glass gently warms the trapped air, which helps to gently soften the butter without melting it. I'm not a scientist, but that's how it works ;)

[annmarietromblee]

Thank you Chef for this quick tip for softening butter. So clever. I enjoy your cooking style and your tutorials in explaining the various steps to prepare rhe food. Now that I am semi -retired, I am enjoying learning some of your recipes. Four or five years ago, I was nursing my husband full time at home. He was terminally ill. A very brave man. I'm a nurse and I am such a baby when I think about his bravery. He needed things cold from chewing on chipped ice to eating or drinking cold things. You made a one dish ice cream that didn't require any machines. That recipe was a snap, and was prepared in no time. I made it for him and he loved it and raved about it. I experimented with various flavors. I thank you for that recipe, and the comfort and pleasure he received. I heard tonight as I copied your omelet rrecipe, that you are post surgery. I hope your in front of it all now. Remember, take it day by day. You have a new fan in the State of Florida in America. Getting in front of your surgery and are well on your way to a full recovery. Be Blessed Chef, just one day at a time.

[TapDancerDood]

David, thanks!  One of the most useful tips I've ever heard!  Colin x

*- Great Britain -*

[OnePotChefShow]

No need to boil the water, hot water from the tap / faucet will be fine ;)

[Hazeleyez]

Great tip, Wish I had known about this while my Momma was still with us... That woman "rest her soul" was notorious for tearing up a slice of bread or toast with the cold butter and butter knife. lol

[OnePotChefShow]

If the muffin is hard or stale after defrosting, try microwaving it for about 10-20 seconds and it should soften nicely ;)

[LauraJean]

Hahahaha you should turn the subtitles on for this video - sooo funny!

[Locopumpkin]

I can't tell you how many times I've tried to soften my butter in the microwave & ended up with liquid. Thanks you. You have saved me a lot of frustration :)

[Tonithenightowl]

Dear David, this beats the microwave method hands down. :o)

[sunmoon]

Hey I'm from Australia and I always use that exact same butter!

[OnePotChefShow]

Or you could cut the butter to size ;)

[Banan]

It's like god released a patch for life.

[OnePotChefShow]

Welcome aboard! I hope you find lots of recipes to keep you busy ;)

[wewyllenium]

It actually worked. I'm crying... I don't know why. It must have been all these years of experimentation... Thank you!

[OnePotChefShow]

Basically, the heat from the hot glass gently warms the trapped air, which helps to gently soften the butter without melting it ;)

[lizneff]

Such a clever trick! Thanks David. By the way, this came up in a sponsored link on facebook and by clicking on the YT button, I was brought here. Woo, 3.3 million views? Awesome.

[OnePotChefShow]

The longer you leave the butter under the glass, the softer it gets. If you need it softer, just give it a little more time ;)