2 days ago · Yes, you really do need to soften butter when the recipe calls for it. I talked to pro bakers about why it's important and found the fastest way to do it—it takes less than 5 minutes!

Jun 15, 2025 · Place cold stick of butter upright. It's important for the stick of butter to be upright, so that as much of its surface area is surrounded by the air as it warms under the cup. Pour …

Nov 19, 2025 · We tested six ways to soften butter, from microwaving it to beating it with a rolling pin or stand mixer.

Oct 30, 2025 · Soften butter the quick and easy way with my go-to method: the hot glass trick! It’s fast, foolproof, and gives you perfectly softened butter in under 10 minutes.

Apr 18, 2023 · Learn how to soften butter in the microwave, plus other hacks for softening butter quickly to room temperature.

Feb 14, 2025 · Need to soften butter fast? Here are 5 easy ways to soften butter quickly without melting it—perfect for baking, cooking, and spreading!

Nov 6, 2025 · I’ll walk you through my favorite tried-and-true methods that I use as a recipe developer, including how to soften butter in the microwave, with warm water, or using a simple …

Oct 22, 2025 · Find out how to soften butter quickly, so you can have a stick ready to go for any recipe. Plus, learn how to avoid making your butter too soft.

Oct 5, 2023 · Countless tips, tricks, and techniques abound to soften butter fast. Some are worth it, and some aren’t. We tested them all to find the best way to soften butter quickly.

Aug 17, 2024 · Learn how to soften butter quickly with this simple tutorial! I share the best way to soften butter but also give you so many other techniques so you can quickly soften butter …