How to use a Butter Bell

In this video, I am showing you how to keep butter soft and fresh by using a butter bell. I am also including a review of 4 different butter crocks.
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[@lisatremain8933]

The Original Butter Bell crock is a specific brand - not a generic name for a butter crock. Down, Sweese and the marble one is a butter crock. The Butter Bell crock Company has been in business over 25 years and has the largest selection of colors and styles to match any kitchen decor.

[@ssmith5127]

Love the video and really enjoy your content. However, spreadable butter sitting on my kitchen countertop would never last a month. I'm afraid I'd eat it all long before a week went by. I'm the one who always asks for extra butter. So, it's probably best if mine stays somewhat hidden in my fridge! I envy your spreadable butter and your self control. 😊

[@OurGabledHome]

Oh, don't get me wrong: we love butter, too, as it makes everything better! You can always just put a small amount of butter in the butter dish ... Thank you for your sweet comment 💛 ~ Anja

[@gidget8717]

Do you leave your bell out all the time? I used to put my bell(the part holding the butter) in the refrigerator at night and set it on the table all day. First thing in the morning I put water in the crock and place the bell in and put on the table, at night I removed the bell put it right side up (sitting on its top) in the refrigerator and set the empty crock beside the sink. It became routine. Butter on the table before I started the coffee and Butter in the refrigerator the last thing when I checked the kitchen door before going to bed. I live in Florida now and my house stays at 80F in the summer and even with no heat in winter it is about 75F during the day so the butter stays too soft down here to use a butterbell. However 15minutes on the counter and butter is soft enough to spread. When you move south to Florida you have to rethink lots of things. Gardening is the toughest. Wonderful year round gardening down here but planting times are upside-down from gardening in cooler zones. We planted green beans last month (September) and planting some strawberries this week! 🤣

[@OurGabledHome]

Yes, we can leave it out all day since it doesn't get too hot here in NorCal. I love your idea of moving the butter into the fridge overnight for hotter climates. Thank you so much for sharing 💛 ~ Anja

[@patriciaredick9849]

Thank you for the explanation and demonstration. I`m a "kerrygold" girl too, although I will watch your how to make butter video and give that a try too. Very nice visit with you today!

[@OurGabledHome]

Yay! Thank you so much for your sweet comment and happy butter-making 💛 ~ Anja

[@OurGabledHome]

Have you used a butter bell before? What other tips do you have for keeping butter spreadable and fresh?

[@topfuelfan]

I found my butter bell 🔔 through king 🤴 Arthur . I tend to use it most during the cooler months. A little tip is to only fill it 1/2 way if it's not being used so often like for a single person. Have you ever heard of adding salt to the water to help it last? It's easy to forget to change the water.

[@DigtheGoodLife]

My Oma and Opa kept their butter this way. I always liked spreading the soft butter. 🧈

[@OurGabledHome]

Your Oma and Opa sure knew what worked!! Thanks, Hope 💛 ~ Anja

[@debbiem2146]

Thank you! I've never used one of these before, and appreciate the explanation and detailed reviews of the different crocks. Blessings :-)

[@OurGabledHome]

Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed this and thank you for your sweet comment 💛 ~ Anja

[@barbarababikian9164]

Too long of a video for a butter bell description.

[@lwest5686]

Great video! I have one but I got a black line through my butter which I assume was mould. I change the water frequently so it must have been too warm overall ie 70F. I dont have a water line so I just keep enough so I know its touching close to the butter. Is this correct? Should the water contact the butter or should there be an air space?

[@OurGabledHome]

There should not be any mold forming on your butter if you keep it in a butter crock. If there is, the butter could have been contaminated before (maybe by a knife that wasn't clean). You can also add a bit of salt or vinegar to your water which won't affect the taste of the butter at all. Hope this helps and I am glad you enjoyed the video 💛 ~ Anja

[@milkapabst7313]

Liebe Anja, ich habe schon länger geliebäugelt mit dieser Art von Butterdose. Hier wird es meist "französischer Buttertopf" genannt. Jetzt, nach deinem Video bin ich vollends überzeugt und werde mich bei Amazon mal umschauen :) Danke für das Video, es ist immer eine Freude ein neues von dir zu sehen! Alles Liebe aus dem herbstlichen Norddeutschland, Milka

[@OurGabledHome]

Genau, auch im Englischen kann man das "French Butter Keeper" nennen. Ich freue mich riesig, daß Dir das Video gefallen hat und danke wie immer für Deinen lieben Kommentar 💛 ~ Anja

[@elizabethcope1502]

I picked up a couple butter bells @ thrift stores. One was the Original Butter Bell. God bless.

[@OurGabledHome]

Nice! How do you like the Original Butter Bell?

[@spikeykiwi01]

Only 15 seconds of usefully 'how to use a butter bell' with the rest being yap yap yap 🙄

[@CristinaTorress_]

If it’s too hot in the house above 80 could I put it in the fridge ?

[@OhWanya]

Thank you for the full explanation and oral comparative with normal fridge butter. I just might try your trick with the homemade butter!! I just bought mine from goodwill! It’s not the original but it’s a nice green colour

[@ginocanchaser]

So I bought and used it for homemade butter. Only it came out of the pot and dumped Into the water. Any advice?

[@patriciaredick9849]

I am watching your video again since I found a pretty butter bell at my favorite antique shop. Thank you Anja.

[@OurGabledHome]

Hi Patricia, oh, your antique butter bell sounds like a great find 😊 ~ Anja

[@Susan.I]

Ah, change water every 2-3 days!!! Thank you!!!

[@OurGabledHome]

Yes, that's it and thank YOU 😊 ~ Anja

[@annamoore5902]

really love your kitchen! thanks for this video. could not figure out mine. butter falls out, and is hard.

[@KT-wr3cv]

Will this work for homemade butter?

[@OurGabledHome]

Yes!

[@Blissfuljourney_]

How long can you keep the homemade butter out on the counter

[@OurGabledHome]

About 30 days if you exchange the water every 2-3 days. Hope this helps 😊 ~ Anja

[@gugapilar2083]

Siga postando os videos! Te desejo toda sorte com o canal! Continue postando os videos! Um abraço e até mais!

[@OurGabledHome]

Muchas gracias 😊 ~ Anja

[@charlesgerber4942]

This is the cutest tutorial ever. Bravo

[@OurGabledHome]

Thank you!

[@tinahaydon5790]

Can someone tell me please does the butter bell keep the butter soft and spreadable in the winter months? 🙏🏻

[@OurGabledHome]

It depends a bit on the temperatures in your kitchen ~ Anja

[@tinahaydon5790]

@@OurGabledHome thanks for your reply. My kitchen is very cold in winter so presumably the butter wouldn't be spreadable during the winter months in my house?

[@KT-wr3cv]

Great!

[@newvillagefilms]

I'd get it but I rarely use butter except for finishing sauces.

[@MaterDeiMinistries]

Thank you for this video explanation. I recently acquired a butter bell, and I was unsure how to use it properly. When the bell is in the crock, does the water actually touch the butter, or does it sit just above it? The bell in mine touches the bottom of the crock.

[@OurGabledHome]

Either one, it doesn’t matter

[@janemartin229]

Have you tried the Butter Boat? It's 3 parts with an elongated bottom dish for the water, the inner dish for a stick of butter (you don't have to mash it into a bell), and a lid. The inner dish has exposed ceramic around base that may absorb some of the cool water. I like that I keep the water and butter totally separate. I have put crushed ice in bottom with water when I wanted to keep butter a little cooler. It's also good for other things like cream cheese or dips.

[@OurGabledHome]

I haven't but will check it out ~ Anja

[@traderphil1070]

My daughter gave me a butter bell for Christmas finally soft butter for breakfast without having to wait to spread it on bread. Glald I watched the video I now know how to use it correctly

[@OurGabledHome]

That is awesome!

[@tonettekremer5680]

New subscriber here and looking forward to watching all your videos. 😀 Can't wait to make sourdough and spread it with butter from my butter crock. Thank you. Headed to Amazon to check them out.

[@OurGabledHome]

Nice!! Happy sourdoughing 😊 ~ Anja

[@2bs2gs]

I just got one of these butter crocs for a birthday present. This was a great video to show me how to use it. And it’s beautiful. I’m going to check out your other videos. They look very interesting. Thank you again.

[@OurGabledHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamelajackson4728]

I've had a butter bell for years but did not know how to use it. Didn't dawn on me to ck utube. I'm showing my 70 yr old age. In fact I have 2 Butterbell and now know how to use it. Thank you. I may now give the other away as a gift.

[@OurGabledHome]

Yay, Pamela, I am so glad you liked this video! One never stops learning, right? Enjoy your butter bell 😊 ~ Anja

[@kirstenheieren6221]

This is the first time learning of a butter bell, I am amazed. Will consider making a switch. I have simply used a small mason jar for butter. Keep it on the counter and haven't had any troubles.

[@OurGabledHome]

Well, if your butter on the counter has been working out for you, then you might want to keep it 😊 ~ Anja

[@Amazonmama2five]

I have one of these! Need to get it back out.

[@burchde]

You don’t tell us how to add butter from the refrigerator. Do you set the butter out at room temperature for a certain period of time?

[@OurGabledHome]

I let the butter soften a bit before pressing it into the butter crock ~ Anja

[@hayleytoups7630]

does the water touch the butter itself? or is there some air in between, especially when you use it more and more there would be a bigger space right?

[@OurGabledHome]

The airspace will depend on the amount of butter in the crock but when it's very full, the butter may be touching the water 😊 ~ Anja

[@gidget8717]

Great video! I loved using one when we lived in the colder states.

[@twylavarn]

How much water ?

[@OurGabledHome]

This full blog post can be helpful for you: ourgabledhome.com/why-i-love-using-a-butter-bell/😊 ~ Anja

[@rbdreamsart]

I was just gifted one of these and this was helpful. Thanks!

[@OurGabledHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MataH1]

On the third one there is like a line on the outside, isn't to show where to stop??

[@OurGabledHome]

I didn’t see that but will give it another look. Thank you so much for sharing 😊 ~ Anja

[@mariannebrown6652]

I had a ceramic one- but mold would form on the sides of the insert, even though I changed the water regularly

[@berrycarbs]

Use salted water in the crock and the problem should be solved.

[@OurGabledHome]

Interesting! But as the other commenter said, adding salt should help 😊 ~ Anja

[@Susan.I]

Our butter sometimes get moldy. How can I stop that from happening?

[@OurGabledHome]

I saw from your other comment that you figured it out!

[@berrycarbs]

Use saltwater in the crock and you won’t get mold.

[@pretty_troll]

yes.

[@krishnavenimuthurethinam1756]

Y not use new melted butter

[@OurGabledHome]

It's not the same ~ Anja

[@bonniebradley429]

Beautiful , calm environment

[@OurGabledHome]

Thank you so much 💓 ~ Anja

[@AllMagic_Comeswith_aPrice]

I LOVE your stove ❤

[@OurGabledHome]

Thank you so much!

[@lmphashby]

what about French brie will it work?