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
1655223
I don't know if what I tell you is right, but all I know is that I do not use water in the butter crock. The first time I did use water, it, as strange as it sounds, kind of absorbed into the butter and made the butter somewhat swollen. The butter did not stay in the cup. I stopped using the water and it has been fine ever since. I love the crock!
177026
You may have to keep it in the frig, which defeats the purpose. This is what I have to do since the butter falls into the water every time. It's worthless.
1291763
If you use the oils they recommend, the popcorn is not dry at all. You can put butter directly in with the kernels also, but you need to watch it more closely because butter has a tendency to burn.
1798518
I have not tried but it behaves like regular butter, physically. So, I would think it would be fine.
846929
No. I will just hand wash in hot soapy water when it s empty. Just wait a little bit to put new butter in as stoneware will maintain the heat from water and melt the butter! I do love it very much!
1921939
No you only place a small amount of water in the base and the butter is sealed but held above the water. It really works quite well. It keeps the butter fresh and it is always ready to spread. rkeithr
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.
879862
Yes.. that's how it works; the water keeps the butter cool and oxygen free to prevent spoilage, yet soft enough to promote spreadability. I only use organic pasture butter, though, so maybe it's your butter that is losing flavor. Oil and water don't mix, so the water shoildn't affect the butter, but I do frequently change the water in mine and I use water that is from my Brita filter, so maybe your water has chemicals in it that change the flavor of the butter.
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.
305147
I'm not sure why your having this problem, but I can tell you how I use mine and maybe that will help.. I let the butter soften a little and smoosh it down good into the cup with a spoon or spatula. I making sure there are no air pockets.. I keep my butter keeper in a spot away from toaster, oven, coffee pot, etc so it wont get too warm. Also before each refill I wash it good so the new butter I put in has a non greasy surface to stick too... I love mine but wish it was a little bigger... lol Hope this helps...
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.
2215330
It's non stick, so no cooking spray is required. Although before the first use they say to "season" both sides with butter, but you basically put it on and wipe it off. But after that there should be no butter/cooking spray/grease required.
463724
No need to worry - there may be a droplet of water or two left, but nothing to bother with. You can always dodge water when you're messing with butter ;)
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.
151025
There are no holes inside the lid. Not necessary. The seal the water gives keeps the butter fresh. I just make sure i change the water every 3 days or so. I have not had butter go bad; even once...and it's only me that uses it.
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.