How often have
you been baking only to discover you need softened butter
but yours is rock hard in the refrigerator, or worse, frozen!
Here is how to soften it quickly without ending up with liquid
butter.
First, determine
how much butter you need, and cut off that amount. Then, cut
the butter into small pieces, placing into a microwave-safe
bowl or measuring cup. Then microwave on high at 5 second
intravals until it is softened enough for use, without it
turning into liquid (unless completely melted butter is what
you want!)
