Hi Kevin, When I melt butter in the microwave, I place the stick or whatever the quantity is into a ceramic bowl that is deep enough so that melted butter cannot slosh over the edges and burn my hands.
I then cut the stick down into large chunks. Place the bowl in the micro and set to 30 seconds and start it. I take it out and check to see if its melted or still needs more time. Depending on the size of the chunks that are remaining I will set the microwave anywhere from 10, 20 or 30 seconds again and let it start. I check it again and if it now needs more time I will do in 10 second intervals. I don’t want to over heat, cook or burn the butter just enough to melt into a liquid form. Eileen From: Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:12 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Kevin Minor Subject: [CnD] How do you melt a stick of butter in the microwave? Hi. I've decided to attempt to make a hash brown casserole, and one of the ingredients is a stick of melted butter. Rather than try to pour it into the mixing bowl from a hot item on the stove, I've decided to use my handy dandy microwave to do the deed. I've never done this before, so I'm looking for any pointers that I can get. What should I put the butter in to nuke it? Do I break up the stick, or leave it whole? Should I let it warm for a few minutes at room temperature? Also, how long do I microwave it? That's all I can think of. If there are other things I need to know, please tell me. I'll share this recipe soon. It takes a 9 by 13 dish to bake in, and it calls for 2 pounds of shredded hash browns, so it's a lot. It's very good. Have a blessed day and don't work too hard. Kevin and Jilly _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
