how do you soften butter in the microwave?

Question

i live in a cold country and at room temperature, the butter is still hard. i tried microwaving but it melts.. what should i do?

Answer 1

To soften butter:
put the stick of butter in a microwave safe bowl
(I use Pyrex)
Set timer to 15 seconds and power at 15%
Check butter. Let stand about one hour. If it needs 5 or 10 more seconds, zap it.
Good luck. Also, keep the butter bowl in a bowl of warm water.

Answer 2

Just don't microwave it for more than 10 seconds, probably 7 seconds will do depending on the amount of butter.

Answer 3

10 seconds 15 at the most depending on your microwave

Answer 4

You can do it in the microwave, just do it in increments of time in the microwave...like every 10 seconds, check the consistency.

Answer 5

Microwave at a lower power and/or for less time.

Answer 6

The best way is on the lowest setting or i use fish defrost because it is the most delicate pulse on you microwave.

Answer 7

Use 30% power setting for 1 minute or less.

Answer 8

Put it on a low heat setting for only a few seconds. Or do it in a small sauce pan so you can keep a better eye on it.

Answer 9

less time in the microwave shall do the trick.

Answer 10

If the microwave doesn't work then try the toaster oven.