When Softening Butter, Patience Is Key - Chowhound

Nungning20/Getty Images If you're not in the habit of keeping a butter dish on your counter, softening butter when you need it can seem like a time-consuming hassle. However, the best way to achieve perfectly softened butter is to let it do its thing at room temperature. Not only does this ensure your butter is evenly soft, but it removes the risk of over softening, which can create air bubbles in baked goods,…