Isn't the butter dripping wet when you take it out of the water? I realize that the oily nature of the butter will repel most of the water but...
463721
No, you only put in about 1/16 to1/8" deep of water in bottom of large cup and invert the smaller cup with butter in it. The water creates a seal from outside air keeping the butter fresh. It really works!Hope this helps answer your question.
463722
Some water drips off into the base of the crock right when you lift up the lid, but hardly any stays on the butter. It's a good design.
463723
You put the butter in so it does not protrude over the top rim and it will stay dry. If you heap it in so it comes over the top then the top part will be wet.
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 ;)
463725
There is some water on the butter but it rolls right off when you turn the bell over. My family loves ours.
463726
No it isn't. I thought the same thing, but it is just soft and easy to spread. I believe that you are right about the butter repelling the water.
463727
One way to measure butter when you don't want to open a new stick or use uncut pounds, is water displacement, because butter is so fat it won't mix with water. Simple old Archimedes didn't know he'd be helping cooks and bakers thousands of years later. :)If you need 1/3 cup butter, fill a one-cup liquid measuring cup with extra-cold water to the 2/3 cup level. Keep cutting off pieces of butter until the level is at one cup. The added butter is then 1/3 cup. Butter is essentially a liquid, but it doesn't melt at room temperature (unless it's hot, of course). It just appears to be solid. I think this will work with margarine, too (never tried it, but it's the same principle, yes?) One way to measure butter when you don't want to open a new stick or use uncut pounds, is water displacement, because butter is so fat it won't mix with water. Simple old Archimedes didn't know he'd be helping cooks and bakers thousands of years later. :)If you need 1/3 cup butter, fill a one-cup liquid measuring cup with extra-cold water to the 2/3 cup level. Keep cutting off pieces of butter until the level is at one cup. The added butter is then 1/3 cup. Butter is essentially a liquid, but it doesn't melt at room temperature (unless it's hot, of course). It just appears to be... » Read More One way to measure butter when you don't want to open a new stick or use uncut pounds, is water displacement, because butter is so fat it won't mix with water. Simple old Archimedes didn't know he'd be helping cooks and bakers thousands of years later. :)If you need 1/3 cup butter, fill a one-cup liquid measuring cup with extra-cold water to the 2/3 cup level. Keep cutting off pieces of butter until the level is at one cup. The added butter is then 1/3 cup. Butter is essentially a liquid, but it doesn't melt at room temperature (unless it's hot, of course). It just appears to be solid. I think this will work with margarine, too (never tried it, but it's the same principle, yes?) « Show Less
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No. If you put the butter in so it does not protrude over the top rim it will stay dry.
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.
318805
nope, not on butter. doesnt write very good on water either...the water isnt solid enough to keep the letter still. also, if you write on your shoes, they might run. har har!
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
46346
It is what keeps the butter fresh. Also during the hot months you need need to for sure replace the water every couple of days or the butter will mold. I learned that from experience. :-/
1070877
I don't have any issues with dripping - but I do have an issue with sticking. I used to have non-stick pans so it was a change for me when I purchased them - but I consistently use butter or oil yet have issues with sticking (especially eggs).
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.
5260
In my experience, I have have to use a non-stick cooking spray. Butter has not worked well.
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Coincidence... As I read this, I am boiling potatoes, and I can be confident that the water will not bubble up into a huge plume of foam. The side with the 'hills' goes on top. You can see a little lip on one side of the perimeter that lets the bubbles escape from underneath. YOU WILL LOVE IT.
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Start with making sure the butter keeper is clean of oil. Then soften the butter enough to be able to press it into the top tightly. If you just kinda set the butter in there without pressing all the air out, you don't get a good "seal" Don't try to put too much in there either. Usually one stick is enough. Hope this helps. Also, if your keeper is too warm where you keep it, the weight of the softening butter will cause it to fall out. It doesn't need a lot of water in the bottom either. You just want to keep it cool enough to spread easily. Hope this helps.
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.
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If you are only doing it for a couple times...then ya it might still be a little dripping wet. But I actually have the spiket line open while spinning it so I can visually see the amount off water and that tells me how much more spinning to do. This thing is awesome for everything camping , when the electricity went out just recently. Use very very little water. Cold I suggest. Have fun!
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?
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.
1844273
Slightly softened butter stays put better. Keep in a cool place away from the stove or toaster. Change the water often to keep things cool also helps.
1921936
Yes. Butter gets a few moisture drops on it, but most is on the receptacle. I am very happy with my keeper. It works very well.
551447
Pack the butter in top, partially fill bottom 'cup' with water. When you invert the top into the bottom you'll hear a little 'plop'; you'll know the water has sealed the butter (ie, the water should come in contact with the inverted lid). The water keeps the butter cool; I keep mine out on the counter all the time and I'm in Florida.
1777144
I've used mine in water and around water. Was never slippery for me. Have never had oil on my hands.