It happens all the time. I'm in the mood to bake, I've got a great recipe, all of my ingredients are on the counter, and then I read the dreaded words: butter, softened. My butter is rock hard ...

Or, you’re sitting down to breakfast and watching your toast get cold while you wait for the butter to soften. Well, fear not, butter lovers, because we’re here to save the day (or at least ...

So if you're using 1/2 cup of maple syrup, you will want to grab 1 stick (or 1/2 cup) of butter. Related: How to Soften Butter Quickly Allow the butter to sit at room temperature until softened.

There’s nothing better than watching a slab of fresh butter soften and sizzle as you circle it around the skillet. If just the thought of it makes you jump with ghee, you butter beware — that ...