I would slice the butter, this way the smaller pieces will melt much faster than the whole stick. I would put them into a small microwavable bowl and cover it with a paper towel, to prevent splatters. Start with 10-20 second intervals, depending on how powerful your microwave is, then carefully remove the paper towel and very carefully check the butter. Based on how melted it is, you will decide how much more time to add. Once you have done it a time or two, you will know the approximate time it takes to melt the butter, so you will be checking it less frequently.
-----Original Message----- From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On Behalf Of Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:12 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Kevin Minor <kmino...@outlook.com> 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
