Has anyone kept Ghee, clarified butter, in a butter bell without water? I can't find any answers on line.
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I actually do keep my butter without water and it is soft and doing okay without. There doesn't seem to be much space to put the water in. Therese
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I have not tried to keep ghee. However, it is my impression that hHe stays pretty soft. To use the butter keeper you put the butter in the bell, then turn it upside down in the cylinder which has a little water in the bottom. I think the ghee would run down in to the water.
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This will store ghee. Remember, too, that ghee is more stable than butter. Ghee will keep in a jar unrefrigerated on the counter for quite a long time, even without a water seal.
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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.
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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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Fill semi-cold butter in the bell part, making sure that the dish is cold. Fill COLD water up to the line in the cup. When I first use my bell, I tried to fill it after being in the dishwasher, then it would plop down. I believe the trick is the dish must be cold before putting in the butter. Not sure about the temp in the house, unless you are storing in near a heat source. I love my butter-crock!!!
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You have to really press the butter into the bell with the flat edge of a knife or a spoon. We put just about an inch or less of water. Love ours!
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I leave mine at room temperature and have not had a problem. I do keep my house cool though. If it was hot, I would put the ghee in the refrigerator just to be safe.
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You don't need water with this butter box. I ordered the box from Amazon last November and it has been in use on the counter every since. The butter is always fresh and spreadable. I highly recommend it over a butter ball.
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I had to google the instuctions bu basically add water until it makes a consistancy you like. I found that after adding water its not at all like the consistency of the real stuff but i use it in baking. I hav emade a number of breads and side dishes that required butter but due to my location (afghanistan) getting it wasn't easy to do (or economical). It works great in recipies and sprinkled on dry (potatoes). I added 1 Tbsp of warm water to 1/4 cup Butter Powder,
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There are no holes. If the butter is packed tightly when first added, I don't have problems. I've had the butter fall out of the lid into the water only once.
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Ghee is clarified butter product. Generally made from RAW dairy....either goat or cow.
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Yes. Ghee is essentially clarified butter that is cooked a bit longer until the clarified butter is golden and the milk solids at the bottom are toasted. You can keep it on your counter where it will be more liquid, or if you are going to use it as a spread, keep it in the fridge. In any event, if you aren't using it within 3 weeks to a month, you may want to keep it in the fridge anyway.
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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!
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Let your stick of butter soften for about 30-40 minutes then put in bell. Press in well to remove any air bubbles. Be sure it is real butter and not margarine.
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You can make "ghee" using a centrifuge, using raw butter...but that technically makes it butter oil, since it is almost a perfect method of seperation. and you also lose the nutty flavor from the traditional heating process used.
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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
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I have had a butter bell for about 7 years and I love it. We live in Texas and I find that, while it's not necessary, it is helpful for me to put more water in the dish than recommended, in addition to the advice of everyone else to make sure you have a dry dish and soft butter to start with. Fill the base with just enough water to come almost to the top when the lid is on the base.
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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