Is the butter in contact with water? If it is, do you have to "dry' it before using?
1230541
The butter might come in contact with the water depending on how much butter is in the bowl. Because of the fat in butter what little water is there just beads up and is not enough to be concerned about. I don't do anything about it, I just use it as is. Hope that helps.
1230542
It is in contact. There is not enough to have to dry it. The old oil & water principle.
1230543
Yes, the butter is in contact with the water, but essentially on the surface of the butter where it would be exposed to the air. Since the oil in the butter repels water, and simply rests upon it, I have never felt the need to "dry" it before using it. I hope that is helpful.
1230544
No, the small amount of water that is needed does not contact the butter but you can't use a standard cube of butter without "smooching" it.
1230545
You only add about 2 TBL so that it doesn't touch the butter. I was told, by a friend who collects antiques, that the indentation in the lid is to measure the correct amount of water. If water does touch it, you an pat it dry with a paper towel. Enjoy, Betty
463723
You put the butter in so it does not protrude over the top rim and it will stay dry. If you heap it in so it comes over the top then the top part will be wet.
1545526
I washed mine and yes I do use it, however I have not have an issue with the moisture. I've only had mine since Christmas. So far so good. I did let it set for about 3 days before using and dried it out with paper towels afterwards.
305141
Do you live in a warm climate? Is it possible that it is too soft. I press it in when the butter is still pretty stiff.
364307
Good question. It is still new for me and so far I have only used it dry. Sorry
736633
Yes, let your stick of butter warm to room temperature and then 'pack' it into the dish. In the larger vessel, you put about 3/8" of water, this effectively seals out any air from coming in contact with your soft butter. As long as the room temperature is below the melting point of the butter it will not fall out of the inner vessel.
1655222
Be sure that the butter holder part is dry. We had that happen once and my husband thought it might be because the room was hot.
201363
No ,It's designed to keep butter without storing in the fridge.most spreads are made on oils so there is no need to leave them out,I guess you could use it with spread and store in fridge ,but you would be better off buying a basic dish.hope this helps,Cheers Michelle
1921940
nah, don't believe so. Mine doesn't. Just enough water to hit the edge of the dish - and the butter isn't sticking out of that.
716135
The part you put the butter is deep and the lid fits over it. However, there is no water seal at all.
306726
It DOES hold a full stick of butter but you must - INITIALLY - squish the butter stick down in there, tightly, using a knife and smooth off the top)! It then takes very little cold water . . . maybe only fill it about a third of the way . . . any more water would overflow. When you put the butter holding part of this crock back into the water upside down . . you will see immediately that if you put too much water in, it will be 'displaced.' causing it to overflow. But, when done properly, the water will remain between the outer crock and the inner crock and the butter won't actually be soaking in water but, instead, benefiting from the water 'wall' formed between the two crocks. It DOES hold a full stick of butter but you must - INITIALLY - squish the butter stick down in there, tightly, using a knife and smooth off the top)! It then takes very little cold water . . . maybe only fill it about a third of the way . . . any more water would overflow. When you put the butter holding part of this crock back into the water upside down . . you will see immediately that if you put too much water in, it will be 'displaced.' causing it to overflow. But, when done properly, the water will remain between the outer crock and the inner crock and the butter won't actually be... » Read More It DOES hold a full stick of butter but you must - INITIALLY - squish the butter stick down in there, tightly, using a knife and smooth off the top)! It then takes very little cold water . . . maybe only fill it about a third of the way . . . any more water would overflow. When you put the butter holding part of this crock back into the water upside down . . you will see immediately that if you put too much water in, it will be 'displaced.' causing it to overflow. But, when done properly, the water will remain between the outer crock and the inner crock and the butter won't actually be soaking in water but, instead, benefiting from the water 'wall' formed between the two crocks. « Show Less
1899071
I use a small amount of butter. Small amount of oil works well. Dry not so much.
463729
No, the butter isn't wet when removing. It is nice, soft, and spreadable. You don't even notice any water, at least I don't. I have found that if you don't fill the cup completely to the top with butter, it works well.
305144
I haven't had any trouble. I make sure butter is room temp. Then I push it in making sure there are no air bubbles and it is level with the edge. I also only put in enough water to just submerge the bell bottom. Oh also is cold to cool water, never warm or hot. Good luck.
2031893
I place my keeper in the refrigerator when I know my house is going to be to warm, and take it out first thing, otherwise the butter does warm and slips into the water which is no big deal. I live in the lower south so we have humidity issues!
703046
Kept wrapped and dry. I can't see it "going bad" like rancid butter as there is no fat in it, just flavor. Mine is just fine and I love it. Molly McButter is much better but costs like flaming he**. Mike
266136
No, I wait until it is empty and refill after washing and drying. Just keep the water changed about every fourth day. Also I let the butter come to room temp before putting in Norpro Butter Keeper. Hope that helps.