How to soften homemade butter [duplicate]

I like to make homemade butter from cream using a churn, but it's super super stiff and I can't spread it on food without ripping it apart. Is there something I can add to make it softer?

I tried leaving it out in a butter try, but it starts to grow mold in a day or two.

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Best Answer

I make butter spreadable-from-the-fridge by adding grapeseed oil (recipe here -- 1:1 ratio for very soft "butter") and blending in a food processor for a smooth consistency.

This is done after the butter is churned, or after leaving store-bought sticks to come to room temperature. Pretty much any oil can work for this, but a neutral-flavored oil will keep the mixture tasting like butter.

I don't recommend using this for anything besides buttering bread; changing the consistency in this way can affect baked goods.

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How do you soften homemade butter?

Step 1: Pour 2 cups of water into a microwave-safe cup or bowl. I always use a liquid measuring cup.

Step 2: Microwave it for 2 minutes until extremely hot. ...

Step 3: Remove water from the microwave. ...

Step 4: The radiant heat will soften the butter in about 10 minutes.

Why is my homemade butter hard?

Water that is too warm will turn your butter to a mushy mess, and water that's too cold will cause the butter to harden and make it difficult to work with.

How can I soften butter quickly?

Pour hot water into a ceramic or glass cup or bowl (something that can fit over your butter). After a few minutes, dump the water out of the vessel and quickly cover your butter. The heat from the cup will soften your butter in just a few minutes.

Can you put butter in the sun to soften it?

Me, I like to use the sun \u2600\ufe0f . To soften your butter quickly, the best way is to increase the surface area of the butter, making it soften in a fraction of the time. Use a sharp knife and cut the butter into small cubes and let sit for about 10 minutes. The butter should be relatively softer than before.

Homemade Butter | Salted and Unsalted Butter | Ready 15 Minutes.

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