Does the water touch the butter? Just trying to understand...
578797
The water doesn't touch the butter. It is just a way to keep the butter cooler so it doesn't melt.
578798
To use, pack the cup on the underside of the lid with about 1-1/2 sticks of butter. Fill the crock one third of the way up with cold water. Invert the lid into the water creating an airtight seal. When you're ready to spread, open the crock lid and set it on its wide, flat lid knob. Change the water every few days.
1921938
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.
1827190
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.
1921940
nah, don't believe so. Mine doesn't. Just enough water to hit the edge of the dish - and the butter isn't sticking out of that.
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.
1366863
inside where the butter is, is glazed , the bottom is not... has to to with evaporation to keep butter cool and soft.I love this dish........
1691407
Sorry, Elizabeth, but I'm not sure that I know what a "water bath" is. However, I'm guessing that you're asking whether the pan sits in water--and the answer to that is no.
1712114
The sides and top get quite warm . Ours sits on the counter near other appliances and the stove. Sometimes we put the butter dish on top in the morning to sofen the butter. Don't find it a problem.
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.
559478
There is a rim that "more or less" holds it in place. I find it easier when moving it to just take the lid off and carry the butter exposed in the dish. It would be nice if they would put some kind of handle on the lid but in lieu of that, when carrying the entire dish, I always wrap my hand around the entire top of the dish all the way to the bottom and grip it that way. Otherwise, as mentioned before, I take the lid off. Once you put the lid on and have it in place, however, the rim WILL keep the lid in place unless you jostle it hard. Hope this helps. Love this dish. Butter never goes bad and stays nice and soft. There is a rim that "more or less" holds it in place. I find it easier when moving it to just take the lid off and carry the butter exposed in the dish. It would be nice if they would put some kind of handle on the lid but in lieu of that, when carrying the entire dish, I always wrap my hand around the entire top of the dish all the way to the bottom and grip it that way. Otherwise, as mentioned before, I take the lid off. Once you put the lid on and have it in place, however, the rim WILL keep the lid in place unless you jostle it hard. Hope this helps. Love this dish. Butter... » Read More There is a rim that "more or less" holds it in place. I find it easier when moving it to just take the lid off and carry the butter exposed in the dish. It would be nice if they would put some kind of handle on the lid but in lieu of that, when carrying the entire dish, I always wrap my hand around the entire top of the dish all the way to the bottom and grip it that way. Otherwise, as mentioned before, I take the lid off. Once you put the lid on and have it in place, however, the rim WILL keep the lid in place unless you jostle it hard. Hope this helps. Love this dish. Butter never goes bad and stays nice and soft. « Show Less
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.
1362175
I links is about one stick of butter plus a quarter---I am a little confused as to what this dishes supposed to do------- my understanding is that you put some water in the dish below and set the actual butter dish on top----I just haven't figured out what the difference is between a regular dish and this one----my question to you is ask them what's so special about this dish
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!
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?
2036455
As some have mentioned you can use salted butter, but the preferred method to help from the start is to add a small amount of salt to the water itself.
151026
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.
463728
No. If you put the butter in so it does not protrude over the top rim it will stay dry.