Butter falls into water....HELP: How much water should be placed into base of butter crock?
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Not too much, just under an inch. The butter cup edge will fit into the water and force some of the water up the sides. You'll want to put enough in so that the entire "top" (which will then be the bottom, of course) of the butter cup is in the water. Too much and the butter cup will force some water out onto the counter.
1899071
I use a small amount of butter. Small amount of oil works well. Dry not so much.
1770572
Sorry I'm answering a bit late, but we have been on vacation. -Just checking email and saw your question. I made a dip that was around 2-3 cups, and there was no liquid at least 2 inches from the top. I started out on the high setting for an hour or two, then I turned it to low. Once my dip was at the right consistency, I put it on warm, and it remained that way for the rest of the evening. I never had a problem with it. I've used many crock pots over the years, and none have ever cracked with no water at the top section. The only time I ever had one to crack was when I accidentally put it on a hot eye on my stove. I had a mess then. :( Sorry I'm answering a bit late, but we have been on vacation. -Just checking email and saw your question. I made a dip that was around 2-3 cups, and there was no liquid at least 2 inches from the top. I started out on the high setting for an hour or two, then I turned it to low. Once my dip was at the right consistency, I put it on warm, and it remained that way for the rest of the evening. I never had a problem with it. I've used many crock pots over the years, and none have ever cracked with no water at the top section. The only time I ever had one to crack was when I... » Read More Sorry I'm answering a bit late, but we have been on vacation. -Just checking email and saw your question. I made a dip that was around 2-3 cups, and there was no liquid at least 2 inches from the top. I started out on the high setting for an hour or two, then I turned it to low. Once my dip was at the right consistency, I put it on warm, and it remained that way for the rest of the evening. I never had a problem with it. I've used many crock pots over the years, and none have ever cracked with no water at the top section. The only time I ever had one to crack was when I accidentally put it on a hot eye on my stove. I had a mess then. :( « Show Less
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Make sure the marble is dry and the butter is softened before pressing butter into the marble bell. I had the butter fall into the water once, but I had stuffed the butter into the marble while it was still cold from the refrigerator. Good luck!
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To use, pack the cup on the underside of the lid with about 1-1/2 sticks of butter. Fill the crock one third of the way up with cold water. Invert the lid into the water creating an airtight seal. When you're ready to spread, open the crock lid and set it on its wide, flat lid knob. Change the water every few days.
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No, I wait until it is empty and refill after washing and drying. Just keep the water changed about every fourth day. Also I let the butter come to room temp before putting in Norpro Butter Keeper. Hope that helps.
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This keeper will hold one typical stick of (salted/un-salted) butter. I found that olive oil based butter doesn't have the consistency to hold in the keeper when the lid is flipped upside down. You'll end up with buttery water. lol
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I've been using this bread mix for years. Are you making it in a bread machine? I only use 1/2 the amount of butter and I cut back on the amount of water as well. I add the eggs to a measuring cup and fill it will it with water until it reaches 1 3/4 cups. It always comes our perfect.I store the bread in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. I slice it up the next day. It will crumble if you slice it while it's still warm. To use the bread I place a couple of slices in wax paper and microwave for 45 seconds or so. Hope that helps.
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I have never had that happen. I push room temperature butter into the dish with the back of a spoon, fill the water just up to the fill mark (about 3/4 inch I guess) and it lifts out without a suction. Is the piece that holds the butter really tight in the bottom piece? If so, perhaps yours is defective because there should be a little room so it slips out easily. I don't remember if they protected it with something but if there is any plastic on either piece it should be removed. Good luck.
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No you only place a small amount of water in the base and the butter is sealed but held above the water. It really works quite well. It keeps the butter fresh and it is always ready to spread. rkeithr
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You only add about 2 TBL so that it doesn't touch the butter. I was told, by a friend who collects antiques, that the indentation in the lid is to measure the correct amount of water. If water does touch it, you an pat it dry with a paper towel. Enjoy, Betty
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Fill semi-cold butter in the bell part, making sure that the dish is cold. Fill COLD water up to the line in the cup. When I first use my bell, I tried to fill it after being in the dishwasher, then it would plop down. I believe the trick is the dish must be cold before putting in the butter. Not sure about the temp in the house, unless you are storing in near a heat source. I love my butter-crock!!!
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I don't think it matters. I've been using mine for years. When I fill it with a quarter pound of butter, it always gets wet, because you need enough water to seal. Make sure to change the water every 3 days or so per the instructions. Also, clean the top when you add a new stick of butter. I think you'll love it.
716135
The part you put the butter is deep and the lid fits over it. However, there is no water seal at all.
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Just enough that it covers the rim of the butter bowl. A bit more than 1/4 C of cold water is a good estimation. If you set the clock in and then pull it back out there should be some water on the rim.
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I *just* had this problem for the first time. The first many times, the butter didn't fall out. Now, after months of using this great product, KERPLUNK! Butter in the water. So, what did I do differently. I PUT COLD BUTTER IN THE BELL. Condensation created MOISTURE between the butter and the bell, so that the butter did not adhere. The solution is to take that stick of butter out of the fridge, unwrap it, and let it sit till there is NO condensation on the surface of the butter any more. Then, put it in the bell. And, it will not fall out, even on a warm summer day!
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Water is to be about 1/3 the height of the container. Change water every 2-3 days. Pack butter tighter?