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 ...

Here are 4 ways to soften butter fast so you’ll always be ready to start baking. Knowing how to soften butter is a basic ...

I never remember to set out my butter an hour or two ahead of time to soften it. When I was developing recipes for my cookbook, Marbled, Swirled, and Layered, I needed my butter to get to room ...

Plus, if you accidentally push the butter past the softened point and closer to the melted point, you could affect your baked goods. It's possible for butter to be too soft and when that happens ...

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 ...

You'll probably leave it in there too long and end up with a soupy, buttery mess (we know from experience). Plus, if you accidentally push the butter past the softened point and closer to the melted ...

Super fast and super satisfying! This works because the physical act of smashing the ... When I asked Jamie Li, professional cake designer, to explain why soften butter is important, she said, “When ...