Does it actually hold a full stick of butter, and do you have to make the water deeper as it gets used, so water is always touching the butter?
306725
Yes, it does hold an entire stick of butter! And, as for the water, I fill it up with approximately 1/3 the full amount and, since it is left out on my kitchen counter - right near the sink - I change the water every 2nd day. The butter doesn't touch the water exactly, I believe the water 'surrounds' the inner area of the crock keeping the crock cool. You can put the butter keeper out on your table for meals and only return it to the 1/3rd full outer crock when you are finished using it on the table. Otherwise, you'd be pulling it in and out every time a guest wanted a dab of butter and that could get very 'drippy' on your tablecloth. I hope this answered your question. I love mine and my daughter has two of them 'cooling' at all times on her counter. She has three teenage sons.
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
306727
It does hold a stick of butter. I haven't had a problem with the water level as I have a large family and use a bell full each day.
306728
Yes it holds exactly 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter. You dont need to add water as you use the butter You just change the water every few days with about 1/3 cup cold water to keep everything fresh and cool.
306729
It holds about a stick and no you do not need to add water. I change the water every so often.
306730
Yes--it does hold a full stick of butter. Pack it in with a spoon while it's still cold; it will be pretty level with the top of the "bell." You use 1/3 cup of water, and that amount forms a seal with the "bell," regardless of the amount of butter in the bell. It works great; I really like mine. :-)
306731
It holds 1/2 cup, (1 stick) of butter.No, you don't have to add more water.
306732
Yes a full stick and just fill Coldwater a quarter to a third in the bottom and it'll keep for days in the summer maybe you have to do it every other day but don't worry about touching the water that's not the point of it good luck I love mine
137898
Not at all, the lid is much higher (I don't stick a piece of butter that tall). The only complaint would be that you may think it's too small but I'm happy with it.
2168260
No it doesn't, this only holds 1 stick of butter but I love them. It's more presentable than the regular butter holder.
1921934
It is very hard to exactly put in the right amount of water... I do believe water will not hurt the butter.
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.
736631
Yes, the butter is upside down when closed. When you pack a cube of softened butter into it, it adheres to the sides and bottom of the container. I use a soup spoon to pack it in and eliminate any air pockets. when you place the butter container into the bottom, with @ ¼" of water in it, it creates a vacuum and the butter stays fresh and in place. Kid use, depending upon age, should be no problem as all you do is pull it up out of the container and turn it over. They can easily master gently returning it to the container.
398267
I put about 1/3 cup. I also read thru the responses and add a few shakes of salt. When you put the stick of butter in, make sure it soft and pack it in.
1914395
Yes. I usually buy whole 1 pound blocks of butter (cheaper that way) and cut it into sticks. This butter dish holds sticks of butter, even with room to spare.
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.
279305
no, the dish will not hold half a pound of butter. it is made to hold one stick which is 1/4 pound
1786875
Not too much, just under an inch. The butter cup edge will fit into the water and force some of the water up the sides. You'll want to put enough in so that the entire "top" (which will then be the bottom, of course) of the butter cup is in the water. Too much and the butter cup will force some water out onto the counter.
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 ;)
879865
I have not noticed any loss of flavor with the butter keeper. I try to have just enough water in mine so the edge of the butter cup touches the water to form a seal. I can't imagine that water touching the butter would harm it....unless the room temperature is too warm. We do not have central air and during very hot summer weather I don't use the butter keeper because my butter gets moldy if it isn't used quickly enough.
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
1855368
Actually I never used it because I didn't like the seam down the length of the top. But I would guess it did hold a lb. of butter.
1009609
We use 1/4 # of stick butter. We let it get warm for a couple of hours and then press it firmly into the cup and it adheres just fine.
1655226
I have never had that happen. I push room temperature butter into the dish with the back of a spoon, fill the water just up to the fill mark (about 3/4 inch I guess) and it lifts out without a suction. Is the piece that holds the butter really tight in the bottom piece? If so, perhaps yours is defective because there should be a little room so it slips out easily. I don't remember if they protected it with something but if there is any plastic on either piece it should be removed. Good luck.