Most sticks of butter have measurements on the wrapper of the stick. Each line denotes 1 tablespoon of butter. If you have a stick and either threw the wrapper away or the wrapper doesn’t have markings, you can still measure tablespoons.
To do this, take a ruler or tape measure and measure the length of the stick. Make little marks on the stick of butter so that it’s even measured into 8 pieces.
This allows you to cut however many tablespoons the recipe calls for! Be sure to use a sharp knife for precision. You can also cut right through the wrapper, just remember to remove all of the plastic pieces before using it.
2. USING A MEASURING CUP
If a recipe calls for 1 cup of butter, you will know to use 2 sticks. However, if you are using butter that has an irregular shape, or aren’t certain how much you have, you might need to use a dry measuring cup.
To measure butter using a dry measuring cup, wait until the butter is soft enough to be scooped. Once it is soft enough, scoop butter into the measuring cup, being careful to avoid gaps of air.
Use a spoon or spatula to push the butter down lightly and then level off using a knife or spatula. Once measured, scoop the butter out of the measuring cup and use as instructed in your recipe’s directions.
3. USING WATER AND RULES OF DISPLACEMENT
A less commonly known way to measure butter that is too firm or irregularly shaped is to do the water displacement method. To do this, you will need a sharp knife, a measuring jar that has markings of at least 2 cups, some water, and butter.
Slice your butter into cubes and fill a measuring cup to the 1 cup line with cold water (as warm or hot water will melt the butter). Make sure to properly measure out 1 cup of cold water, at eye level on a flat surface.
Start to place butter into the water-filled measuring cup, keeping an eye on the rising liquid. Knowing how much butter you need, you will fill the measuring cup until the water reaches the exact amount that the recipe calls for.
For example, if you need ¼ cup of butter, the measuring cup should reach 1 ¼ cup. If you need ⅔ cup of butter, the measuring cup should reach 1 ⅔ cups.
Things to note! The butter should not pile up and break the surface of the water. If the butter starts to pile up, gently rearrange or press it down so that all of the butter is below the surface of the water.
This is the best way to get an accurate measure. Be sure to slowly add the pieces of butter in, keeping an eye on the measurement lines. When the water reaches the point you need, stop adding butter.
To remove the butter, place a strainer in a secured location and gentle strain the water/butter mixture. Add the butter per your recipe’s instructions.
4. BY SCALE
If you have a kitchen scale, make sure that it is zeroed out before using it to measure your butter. Place pieces of cool, firm butter (not melted butter) onto the scale until you reach the amount that the recipe requires.
5. USING THE BUTTER TWIST
The Butter Twist is a kitchen gadget that measures butter by the tablespoon by performing a 180-degree rotation.
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1.BY THE STICK
Most sticks of butter have measurements on the wrapper of the stick. Each line denotes 1 tablespoon of butter. If you have a stick and either threw the wrapper away or the wrapper doesn’t have markings, you can still measure tablespoons.
To do this, take a ruler or tape measure and measure the length of the stick. Make little marks on the stick of butter so that it’s even measured into 8 pieces.
This allows you to cut however many tablespoons the recipe calls for! Be sure to use a sharp knife for precision. You can also cut right through the wrapper, just remember to remove all of the plastic pieces before using it.
2. USING A MEASURING CUP
If a recipe calls for 1 cup of butter, you will know to use 2 sticks. However, if you are using butter that has an irregular shape, or aren’t certain how much you have, you might need to use a dry measuring cup.
To measure butter using a dry measuring cup, wait until the butter is soft enough to be scooped. Once it is soft enough, scoop butter into the measuring cup, being careful to avoid gaps of air.
Use a spoon or spatula to push the butter down lightly and then level off using a knife or spatula. Once measured, scoop the butter out of the measuring cup and use as instructed in your recipe’s directions.
3. USING WATER AND RULES OF DISPLACEMENT
A less commonly known way to measure butter that is too firm or irregularly shaped is to do the water displacement method. To do this, you will need a sharp knife, a measuring jar that has markings of at least 2 cups, some water, and butter.
Slice your butter into cubes and fill a measuring cup to the 1 cup line with cold water (as warm or hot water will melt the butter). Make sure to properly measure out 1 cup of cold water, at eye level on a flat surface.
Start to place butter into the water-filled measuring cup, keeping an eye on the rising liquid. Knowing how much butter you need, you will fill the measuring cup until the water reaches the exact amount that the recipe calls for.
For example, if you need ¼ cup of butter, the measuring cup should reach 1 ¼ cup. If you need ⅔ cup of butter, the measuring cup should reach 1 ⅔ cups.
Things to note! The butter should not pile up and break the surface of the water. If the butter starts to pile up, gently rearrange or press it down so that all of the butter is below the surface of the water.
This is the best way to get an accurate measure. Be sure to slowly add the pieces of butter in, keeping an eye on the measurement lines. When the water reaches the point you need, stop adding butter.
To remove the butter, place a strainer in a secured location and gentle strain the water/butter mixture. Add the butter per your recipe’s instructions.
4. BY SCALE
If you have a kitchen scale, make sure that it is zeroed out before using it to measure your butter. Place pieces of cool, firm butter (not melted butter) onto the scale until you reach the amount that the recipe requires.
5. USING THE BUTTER TWIST
The Butter Twist is a kitchen gadget that measures butter by the tablespoon by performing a 180-degree rotation.