Nov 19, 2024 · Forgot to leave the butter out to soften? Don't panic! We have 6 tricks for how to soften butter quickly, according to The Pioneer Woman Test Kitchen!

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

Dec 21, 2025 · If you forgot to leave the butter out ahead of time, or it just won't thaw quickly enough, we've gathered a few helpful tips for achieving smooth, soft butter fast.

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 …

Dec 16, 2025 · Key Takeaways Smashing butter flat with a rolling pin softens it in just a few minutes. Flattened butter warms consistently, avoiding the uneven heating of microwaving. …

Dec 18, 2025 · Use a warm glass or glass bowl to gently soften butter without melting it. Cut cold butter into cubes to speed up softening at room temperature. Avoid direct heat or high …

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.

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.

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 …

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!