There have been countless times when I’ve planned to bake something (like holiday cookies), but as soon as I scan through the recipe, I realize that it calls for softened butter and all I have is rock ...

We tested six ways to soften butter, from microwaving it to beating it with a rolling pin or stand mixer. Here are the ...

Don’t leave butter out for more than four hours—it can change color and flavor. Keep butter in its original wrapper in the ...

When you set out to bake cookies or make a cake, you might notice that many recipes call for softened butter. But do you really need to soften your butter? And if so, what’s the quickest way to do it?

We all love butter, but let’s face it, when you’re ready to start baking and discover your butter is hard as a rock, it’s, well, a pain in the butt…er. Do not worry; we tested several methods for ...

Countless recipes, my own included, indicate “soft butter.” I even have a couple recipes where I instruct for the butter to be “soft like mayonnaise.” The trouble is that while it’s easy to get butter ...

Chef Elena Besser stops by the TODAY kitchen to share restaurant-approved hacks to make cooking easier, including a way to quickly soften butter, an easy way to shred chicken and more.Jan. 25, 2024 ...