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
305140
I am having this same problem. I use real butter, have tried mashing in hard, semi-hard and soft butters but when the room gets too warm, the butter falls out into the water. I think I may try wrapping the bottom with plastic wrap and see if that helps.
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!
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.
1844272
You definitely have to wait until the butter softens. Press down the butter slightly as you put it into the bell. The butter should be a compact mass without any pockets of air in between.
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.
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 ;)
1921937
Mine does when I first fill it but after the first swipe of the butter it doesn't get wet. I love my two that I used daily!
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
1004350
When I received mine, I immediately seasoned it with mineral oil. I only have to rinse it with water, and dry immediately.
1844271
It happened to me the first time, then I softened the butter before packing in in make sure you have no empty pockets in it, gave one to my son showed him how I do it. His answer was what a great idea and the grandkids like it to no more runny butter.. good luck
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!
245735
I have a hot water dispenser, which I use to rinse out the butter portion when it's empty. I then wash it with Dawn detergent, let it dry and cool off. I've never had a problem with it still feeling greasy.
879864
The water must contact the butter to keep air out and keep the product fresh. I change mine about every 2-3 days, and I double check the temp in the water in the summer to make sure it isn't getting too warm. I have 2 of the butter keepers and haven't noticed any loss of flavor. I'm on a tested well rather than city water which could make a difference. Does your city (if you're in one) use fluoride in the water?
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.
2036456
Make sure you are using salted butter. It might be too the quality of the butter keeper. I have used one for years and love it.
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.