Butter falls into water....HELP How much water should be placed into base of butter crock?
1802746
That happened to me too just now. I guess I will have to only use it as a butter bell in the winter time when it's not warm in my house. I put the buttter back in the bowl, dumped out the water, and flipped the whole thing upside down with the bottom as a cover. I'll use it like that until it gets cooler.
1786875
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.
1802747
This happened to me when I was taking the butter from around the edge during warm weather. Pack it firmly, and scoop from the center.
2268564
You got a bad container of butter. Somewhere along the production/distribution line your butter got contaminated by a fishy product. Take it back to Trader Joe's or throw it out. Don't use it.Love & butterflies,Bob
415995
Just enough to form a seal to keep odors out. A 1/4" of water is plenty. The key, though, is to change the water frequently and to make sure the water does not directly contact the butter. Butter + stagnant moisture = mold.
2036456
Make sure you are using salted butter. It might be too the quality of the butter keeper. I have used one for years and love it.
439990
Let one stick of butter soften and add to the cup. With the water in the bottom it can stay on your counter, so you always have soft butter.
201368
I would personally not think it would be a good idea, as water is the first ingredient in The Smart Balance in my refrigerator , and it would break down at room temperature. And to preserve the butter in the crock you add cool water, I would not think it would preserve well, sorry.
1702792
I use an Ohio crock with a spigot near the bottom of the 3 or 4 gallon crock. I set it on top of another 3 gallon regular crock (set upside down). It works great and a half gallon canning jar as well as just about any size pitcher fits under the spigot. It works so much better than the large water machine I'm glad it broke. Just remember to clean the crock and entire bottle, etc. when you change the water filters. We are more than happy with it. No more bending over to get water to cook with.
879860
I don't think the water actually is supposed to contact the butter. The water's function is to create an air-tight seal so that air cannot flow over, under, or around the butter. It is actually moving air, or exchange of air, that causes food to go stale, or, in this case, to warm via convection. The seal also keeps out bugs, pet tongues, and dust.
1553861
I usually put in 1/3 cup water. As others have stated, make sure there's enough so it seals.
935139
I actually do keep my butter without water and it is soft and doing okay without. There doesn't seem to be much space to put the water in. Therese
736630
Ensure butter is little soft when you put it in and if you press the butter well against the wall, it won't fall. But if it does, just put it back in :)
1448199
just enough to seal the bottom. this product is a good idea but if used as instructed the butter falls to the bottom. I now just use it upside down.
1827186
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!
439993
Hi Ellen, it's really easy :)You put the butter in the cup as shown in the photo, then put about 1/4 inch of water in the base, invert the part that's filled with butter (there is a knob that it rests on as you fill it, which you hold when it's inverted to lower it into the water). The water keeps bacteria out and since it's at room temp, it stays soft! This is a nice little butter keeper! I love mine!
671514
Put 1/4 to 1/2 inch of cold water in the bottom part of the butter bell. It will keep the butter (top portion) fresh. Change the water every 2-3 days.
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I put a 16 oz block of butter in mine...it fits in the base but the cover does not go all the way to the bottom of the base...its close. Its due to the corners of the lid being rounded. Hope this helps.Chris
1655226
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.