Many recipes call for butter.There are many different ways to measure butter using cups, sticks, pounds, and ounces.This can be hard to understand.It is possible to make sure you measure the correct amount of butter every time.Once you know the amount of butter you need, you can start measuring it.
Step 1: The butter wrapper should be measured.
Measurement are printed on the wrapper of butter sticks.Measure butter for recipes with these.If there are lines, search all sides of the wrapper.The amount of butter in each section is determined by the markings on the wrapper.If you want to confirm the amount in your stick, double check.
Step 2: You need to cut the butter in half.
You can tell the amount you have to cut from the butter wrapper.If your recipe calls for 3 ounces of butter, place it on a cutting board and use a knife to cut it.A sharp knife is better here.A dull knife will crush the butter.You can cut through the wrapper.It's a good idea to peel it off before cooking.
Step 3: The halfway point is in the stick of butter.
You can still mark up the butter stick if you don't have markings on it.Measure the stick of butter with a ruler.To mark the halfway point, gently press a knife into the butter.
Step 4: Cut the butter into pieces.
It's easy to divide your butter stick into sections after you've marked the halfway point.You should cut the stick in half.Cut each half in half.Cut each quarter section in half.You have 8 sections of butter.Each section has 1 part.
Step 5: Take the amount of sticks you have and divide them up.
12 cup is the standard stick of butter.If you have butter in sticks, you can convert the measurement into cups.If your recipe calls for 2 cups, you need 4 sticks.
Step 6: The butter should be put into a dry measuring cup.
If you don't have butter in sticks, you can still measure cups by using a measuring cup and spoon.The butter should be put into the measuring cup.You should keep an eye on the fill lines as you scoop to make sure you add the right amount of butter.The method works best for soft butter.Method 3 will work better if your butter is hard.
Step 7: The butter should be pushed down on with a spoon.
You have to make sure there are no empty spaces in the butter or your measurement won't work.Push down lightly on the butter in the cup after every few scoops.The practice of expelling air from the measuring cup will help you get an accurate measurement.
Step 8: You have to go off the top.
To level off the top of the measuring cup, use a knife or spatula.You should not use too much butter in your recipe.
Step 9: The butter needs to be Scooped out.
You can add butter to your recipe now that you have an accurate measurement.
Step 10: Butter can be sliced into cubes.
The displacement method is perfect for butter that is hard, irregularly shaped or difficult to measure.Butter can be placed on a cutting board.Carefully slice your butter into cubes using a sharp knife.It's important to make sure your knife is sharp.You'll crush the butter if your knife is dull.
Step 11: Put a measuring cup up to the 1 cup line of cold water.
To use this method, you'll need a measuring cup that holds at least 2 cups, so it will only be half full when you fill it.Bring the measuring cup lines up to your eye level so you can see how much water you have.For this method, use cold water.Warm water can melt butter.
Step 12: You need to figure out how much butter cups you need.
The method works by measuring the amount of water in the measuring cup.You can use this method to calculate the amount.If you have 1 cup of water in the measuring cup, add the amount of butter cups you need to 1.You can see the total volume in the measuring cup.When you finish, the measuring cup should have 1 and 14 cups total.
Step 13: The butter should be in the measuring cup.
The butter pieces will cause the water to rise.To avoid overflowing the cup, work slowly.Don't put all the butter in at once.
Step 14: If the butter starts to pile up, push it down.
The butter can build up in one area.The measurement will be off if it breaks the surface of the water.Push the butter down with a knife or fork.Don't let the butter break the water's surface if you want this method to work.
Step 15: When the water reaches the point you need to stop adding butter.
If the cup looks like it will overflow, you should stop monitoring the water as it rises.The water should reach the 1 and 14 mark if you need a cup of butter.
Step 16: The water should be removed.
Put a strainer over the sink.The water should be put into the strainer.Remove any butter that fell into the strainer and put it back in the measuring cup.