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Getting That Perfect Butter Texture for Baking
Isn’t it frustrating when the smallest steps in baking take forever? Softening butter without melting it is key for tons of recipes, but who has time to leave it out for hours? If you forgot, don’t sweat it. With high-quality butter like Challenge, there’s an easy hack to get perfectly softened, unmelted butter in minutes. Because let’s be honest, the faster you get to those baked treats, the better.
How to Store Your Butter on the Counter
Looking for a different way to keep your Challenge Butter fresh and accessible? Store it in a butter bell on your counter to keep it soft and spreadable. With just a bit of water and salt in the bottom, this two-piece container lets you keep fresh quality butter on the counter for up to 30 days.
Testing Your Butter Temperature
Not everyone has a kitchen thermometer handy. So how do you know if your butter's at the perfect room temperature? If you're working with top-tier butter like Challenge, just go old school—use your finger. If it smashes straight through, it’s too warm. If you can’t push at all, it’s too cold. But if you get a little resistance with an easy press, you’ve nailed it. No fuss, just perfect results.
Why You Should Brown Butter
Browning butter adds a delicious depth of flavor with hints of caramel and nuttiness. And the better the quality the butter, the richer those flavors become! So set aside the extra 5 minutes it takes to brown butter. Because that process of melting and caramelizing the milk solids within the butter is so worth it! Give it a try sometime, and share your favorite uses with us!
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