Butter bell
05-12-2015, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by lclang
I just put mine in a covered butter dish and leave it on the counter. It never lasts long enough to go rancid.
05-12-2015, 06:46 AM
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I have 2 butter bells and use them all the time, when one is done, toss it in the dishwasher and fill the other. I let the butter soften and then push it into the bell well. It never falls out. Change the water every couple of days. The water only needs to cover the rim of the bell. In hot weather the butter can get a little soft- oh well. Love them, tidy on the counter and fresh spreadable butter all the time.
05-12-2015, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
I adore my sweet yellow butter bell! I mash the softened butter down into the bell part before putting it into the bowl with the water.
By the way, that water should be just deep enough to cover the rim of the bell so that the butter is NOT exposed to the air and it should be changed every couple of days. This is how it keeps the butter from becoming rancid.
These have been used for many, many years in Europe. Gave one to my mom and daughters for Christmas two years ago.
The only problem I've had was when I let the temps in the house get too high in the summer....above 77-78....the butter became too soft for my liking.
Jan in VA
By the way, that water should be just deep enough to cover the rim of the bell so that the butter is NOT exposed to the air and it should be changed every couple of days. This is how it keeps the butter from becoming rancid.
These have been used for many, many years in Europe. Gave one to my mom and daughters for Christmas two years ago.
The only problem I've had was when I let the temps in the house get too high in the summer....above 77-78....the butter became too soft for my liking.
Jan in VA
05-13-2015, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana
I didn't have a clue as to what a Butter Bell was so I looked it up on Yahoo. This webpage is all about the Butter Bell and probably has the answer to your question. http://www.butterbell.com/how-to-use-butter-bell-crock/
05-13-2015, 07:59 AM
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I'd forgotten I knew what these were 
google images brought back the option of a jar and a box
http://speedkin.com/2009/11/28/my-diy-butter-bell/
but reading the blog made me wonder if you all are belling a pound of butter or a cube of butter.
I have a covered rubbermaid style dish that holds a cube and regardless of temp it never goes rancid.
Probably takes 3 days to use a cube. But a whole pound...might be a different story.
google images brought back the option of a jar and a box
http://speedkin.com/2009/11/28/my-diy-butter-bell/
but reading the blog made me wonder if you all are belling a pound of butter or a cube of butter.
I have a covered rubbermaid style dish that holds a cube and regardless of temp it never goes rancid.
Probably takes 3 days to use a cube. But a whole pound...might be a different story.
05-13-2015, 02:49 PM
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I use about 1/2 to 1 stick of butter in my bell at a time.
Change the water every 2 days and keep the rim of the bell covered by the water to prevent it molding.
Again, over 77-78 degrees in the house will make the butter very soft.
Jan in VA
Change the water every 2 days and keep the rim of the bell covered by the water to prevent it molding.
Again, over 77-78 degrees in the house will make the butter very soft.
Jan in VA
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