topic Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell? in Kitchen

Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

cuddlesmama — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:46:25 GMT

I never even heard of this until today I saw it on youtube. I think it is a great invention to keep the butter soft. I use real butter not margarine which already comes soft. If you have used one how do you like it?

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

faeriemoon — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:44:02 GMT

I used to use one but now I just leave the butter out on the counter in a butter dish. We seem to use enough butter that it stays fine.

If we didn't have air conditioning I would probably use one in the summer.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

Icegoddess — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:51:03 GMT

I use one and like it. You do need to remember to change the water frequently. Also, if you have hard water like I do, you'll get build-up on it. I started using water from my Zero Water in mine to keep that from happening.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

denisemb — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:01:02 GMT

I used to use a butter boat similar to K376667, same principle, but easier than placing butter in bell.

Water in bottom chamber, butter stick above with lid. Broke it and never replaced, although it worked well.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

DecorDiva — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:02:13 GMT

I used to use a butter bell, but found the butter frequently falling from the top of the bell into the water. I now use the butter boat, and it works fine.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

HLP — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:35:24 GMT

@cuddlesmama wrote:
I never even heard of this until today I saw it on youtube. I think it is a great invention to keep the butter soft. I use real butter not margarine which already comes soft. If you have used one how do you like it?

I have one love it. I buy the 4 quarter butters and smash 2 into it with the palm of my hand, never has it fall into the water. So far anyways. Got mine from Amazon

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

Still Raining — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:46:26 GMT

I live on the edge and just use a Le Creuset set that I put in the refrigerator when I get antsy. Seems to work.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

wagirl — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:50:54 GMT

Had a small one but forgot to change the water and it was more trouble than I wanted--I put my butter in a butter dish and leave it on my counter----no need to refrigerate

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

Ainhisg — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:50:40 GMT

I used to use one, but in the summer, the butter would fall into the water...and we have our air conditioning set on 73. I now just use a covered butter dish on the counter, and guess what? The butter has been just fine. If I don't think I'll use a stick up within a week or so, I do only put half of it on the butter dish. (PS...I read that butter is perfectly safe to be stored like this!)

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

aunt bea — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:25:50 GMT

I use a Butterie Flip Top Butter Dish; saw on HSN but sold out before I could purchase so I got mine from Amazon. Love it no water just place butter in dish close lid and enjoy soft butter anytime you want. Very pleased with my purchase.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

KingstonsMom — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:12:13 GMT

I've been a HUGE fan of the butter boat since I bought it here on Q!

Thanks to @denisemb for mentioning that they're back on Q (they were gone for years), I'm ordering a spare, just in case!

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

cuddlesmama — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:55:47 GMT

I just read that you are not supposed to keep butter out on the counter. Overnight it's alright. But any longer it will get rancid after a few days. You won't get sick may have a tummy ache but the taste may not be very good.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

KingstonsMom — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:12:44 GMT

@cuddlesmama

Not with a Butter Boat, I've used mine for 20 years!

I live in the hot, humid south, SE coastal GA, and I have never, ever had an issue with using real butter in my butter boat, it doesn't go rancid, no change in taste, etc.

I assume it's the cooling effect of the water in the bowl below, but I'm not a scientist, I just know it's worked for me for many years, with no spoilage whatsoever.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

Nightowlz — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:50:58 GMT

I use one like @denisemb posted. It has Kerry Gold butter in it on the counter all the time.

I have read the butter falls out of the butter bell in the water. Makes sense.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

Icegoddess — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:05:52 GMT

The only time I had butter fall out of my butter bell was when I put butter into one that had been in the refrigerator. I think I had put it in there when we were going to be out of town for a week.

I was thinking the reason it doesn't go rancid was because the water keeps it from exposure to air.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

desertrat8 — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:15:20 GMT

I use a Fiestaware Butter Dish to keep my butter fresh. Have done this for years with no problems at all. I 'house' it in my kitchen cabinet.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

DottieBlue — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:48:05 GMT

I use a Butter Boat that I got from the Q many years ago. I love it. I keep it out on the counter all the time with no problem.

I've also seen them in the past at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Re: Does Anyone Use A Butter Bell?

sissel — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:27:07 GMT

I also use the butter boat not the bell for yrs also, it holds a stick of butter and love it. I think I use less butter when it is soft.