Does the type of butter matter? ("Stick" vs. "Spreadable"). I too have problem with butter not adhering to ceramic.
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I only use stick butter, so have not had any experience with spreadable. However, I love this butter bell, it stays put in the bell and is always spread ready.
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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.
1009610
On two occasions the butter dropped into the water below. I, thinking it doesn't work in the hot florida weather, haven't used it sense.
1009611
I use strictly pure stick butter in mine. If I let the stick soften @ room temp. slightly it seems to adhere better.
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I have never buttered the pan or used liquid oil to prepare it. I have used spay oil--Pam--every time I've used it. I make at least one pan of cornbread in it each week and at least one pan of brownies each month using Pam. All goes well for me--no sticking, ever.
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You know I'm not to sure about all I can tell you is .i use olive oil,and butter.cook at lower temp than regular non stick.my old non stick you can't see the dis coloring but you sure can with some of this porcelain .i hope this helps you.oh before I used the first time I heated it up hot and cured with olive oil,nothing seems to stick now.
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I used what the mix recommended. It's non-stick, but I checked with fork at midpoint and at end just to make sure. When batter turned into cake as fork showed I pulled it out of oven. It came out fine. Most important is to use a good amount of Pam on divider blades and everywhere else. Non-stick doesn't work as well as you'd think. Use/spray oil. If not its a bear to clean. I found out the hard way.
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I have had this happens with pans before that have a coating. I think it gets old after a while, and micro cracks form. I know generously prep all pans with butter and/or flour or use parchment paper.
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Maybe use unsalted butter. Most of us like the salty taste and that is why we make them. Good luck.
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I have a ceramic cooktop and I use the hard-anondized set...black with orange trim...no problems whatsoever so far. Have been using for 4 months or so. And yes, I have been setting hot pans on cool cooktop...so sticking, no gooey messes, nothing wrong!I can see how the colored cookware sets would be a problem, however...as they are not the same material on the outside...so be careful of that!
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Oh goodness do not mix. It gets sticky and sticks to everything but its self. I also tried mixing Kinetic sand with Cra-z-sand and it turned out to be a sticky mess. This product is a bit sticky and messy to begin with :/
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I *just* had this problem for the first time. The first many times, the butter didn't fall out. Now, after months of using this great product, KERPLUNK! Butter in the water. So, what did I do differently. I PUT COLD BUTTER IN THE BELL. Condensation created MOISTURE between the butter and the bell, so that the butter did not adhere. The solution is to take that stick of butter out of the fridge, unwrap it, and let it sit till there is NO condensation on the surface of the butter any more. Then, put it in the bell. And, it will not fall out, even on a warm summer day!
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Sage's answer is exactly right...make sure the bowl is clean and dry so the butter will form suction with inside of bowl.I too have been using a "butterbell" for years and I particuraly like the Norpro. Enjoy!
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I did some searching around and this is the closest thing I could find to an answer ... so ... mostly? https://www.bulletproofexec.com/help-kerrygold-grass-fed-butter-be-more-bulletproof/
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Hi Felicia, I'm a little surprised that Amazon would refer you to me since I blasted Amazon for advertising one brand and sending me another. Furthermore, I let Amazon know how disappointed I was with their bait and switch. More to the point I would not order them from Amazon because you don't know what they'll send you. I requested a specific brand (Roomboter, because they are made with real butter) and didn't get them even though I saw them as being available on Amazon. Apparently Amazon doesn't read what their customers review. Good luck Felicia!
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I've seen where people said they added butter, but the booklet on mine said don't. The heat is too hot for it and it will burn. Other people don't seem to have a problem though.I'll warn you. This one did not work at all for me and it hasn't for many others. It slowly roasted the kernels till they burned, but it never popped a single kernel. I tried three times and was using corn and oil made by Nostalgia Electrics. Thankfully, I had ordered from Walmart so I was able to return it easily and then ordered a Paramount brand one and it has been fantastic!
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I don't think it matters. I've been using mine for years. When I fill it with a quarter pound of butter, it always gets wet, because you need enough water to seal. Make sure to change the water every 3 days or so per the instructions. Also, clean the top when you add a new stick of butter. I think you'll love it.
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it is not as thick and doesnt taste as good as the butter cream recipe wilton provides. it is easier to spread because of the consistency. you can use it for cupcakes.
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Depending on the warmth of the house, it may still fall out. I put a little water and ice chips in then if need be, the next day stick the butter back into its little cup and put fresh water and ice in. Works like a charm and the water doesn't hurt the butter. My house is about 83-85 in the daytime while I'm at work (109 outside) and having soft butter at dinner while the house is cooling is still well worth the extra effort. Good luck!
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I sprayed a bit, but it seemed to not be necessary. Though, I did think the next time I use I will use a bit of the vegan (healthier butter) just to ad flavor. I thought of it as though if I made a grilled cheese in a nice pan and didn't need to use anything to prevent stick or if I added butter to make my grilled cheese, I personally would think the butter one tasted better. Hope this helps. I do feel the nonstick product would be enough without help.