Soften
Bringing cold butter or cream cheese to a state where it dents under finger pressure but is not melted. Required for creaming and for smooth frostings.
Used for
- butter
- cream cheese
- tortillas
- raisins in liquid
In the kitchen
- Leave at room temp 30–60 minutes, or grate cold butter to soften fast.
- Don't microwave or you'll melt it.
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