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❓Frequently Asked Questions

To substitute salted butter, you can add about ¼ teaspoon of salt for every ½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter. This helps recreate the flavor balance of salted butter.

You can turn unsalted butter into salted butter by mixing in a small amount of fine salt. Stir about ¼ teaspoon of salt per stick of butter and adjust to taste.

Yes, salted butter can replace unsalted butter in most recipes. However, it’s best to reduce or remove the added salt in the recipe to keep the flavor balanced.

Unsalted butter can typically sit at room temperature for 1–2 days if stored in a covered butter dish and kept away from heat and sunlight.

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