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The Cube Method. If you have a little bit of time on your hands, you can cut the stick(s) of butter into fourths and then cube into small pieces. The smaller the cubes, the quicker the butter will soften. Just leave them at room temperature for about an hour or until soft to the touch.
Many cooks say that they wouldn't touch butter if it's been out of the fridge more than an hour or two; others leave it out for up to a week. We found that official USDA guidelines assumed butter should be refrigerated and only softened ten to fifteen minutes before use.