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Quick Way to Soften Butter for Baking

Ever forget to take your butter out of the fridge before baking? Here’s my go-to trick to soften it fast without melting it! Cut the cold butter into small cubes and spread them out on a plate. Fill a glass with hot water, let it sit for a minute, then dump the water out. Place the warm glass upside down over the butter cubes. Wait about 5 minutes—the butter will be perfectly soft and ready to use! This little hack saves me every time I want to whip up cookies or pancakes on a whim. Try it and thank me later! #kitchentip #dakotahdame #bakinghack #Food #Cooking