I see the butter is above the container. Has anyone had problems with it being messy?
137898
Not at all, the lid is much higher (I don't stick a piece of butter that tall). The only complaint would be that you may think it's too small but I'm happy with it.
137899
A half of a cube of butter works perfect. If you put in more it does get messy. I love it because I do not usea lot of butter in my diet.
137900
Love it, love it, love it. My daughter received one as a wedding gift. I could immediately see how it was vastly superior to the traditional butter dish. It holds less, but always looks nice. Might be messier in a hot kitchen or a hot climate, but I keep mine right on the counter every day.
137901
Hi Kara. It is not necessarily messy. The problem is cutting the butter the right size/height to fit. I love the dish but wish it were average size for a stick of butter. Just a little more trouble than it's worth.
137902
I have purchased this for my sister and my boyfriend. They both love it. And I have not noticed any messy issues at all. The butter may stick up above container a bit if you cut it that way, but it does not have to touch the top if you cut it the right size. Perfect for someone who lives alone. No regrets...great purchase!
137903
It all depends on how much butter you put in but I always even it off with a knife. I really like having this butter dish on the counter next to the toaster for convenience in buttering things; other than that, I keep butter in the fridge. Its attractive and just the right size.
137904
Not at all! The lid is a bit higher. This is a lovely piece; you won't be disappointed!
117360
It might be the recipe you are using, meaning if there is too much butter in it and it hasn't been chilled the butter goes right to the top of the mix and changes the consistency very quickly.
830462
If you put a Tabsp. of butter on top of whatever you are boiling it will not boil over..I usually don't add that much, but I am very experienced with cooking......
1998681
I haven't had that problem at all but I only use salt in it. The lid does not keep it air tight so it tends to clump.
626103
Make sure you always have the butter melting cup in place regardless if you are not warming butter. The odd air currents when that is not in place does make for a messy counter top.
2205879
When I saw this question, I went into my kitchen & grabbed my butter dish. It is not slippery. I don't know why people have said they drop this dish as I have never had that happen & I have had it for at least 3 to 4 years. Maybe this happens to some people because it is a wider dish but that is what I love about it. It holds 2 sticks of butter at once instead of one. If anything would happen to this dish, I would purchase another one without hesitation.
117875
Mine does that too. It hasn't caused any problems though; no splattering or loss of heat. I was considering finding a way to put a gasket on, but it truly does work fine being a bit wobbly.
490496
I didn't have a problem with it. Did anything spill or bubble over? Was it on a rack not the bottom of oven.
2155449
I have done this several times now and endorse the other answer here: butter helps to brown the exterior, it hasnt burned on me yet, and I am still in awe of how easy this thing is to clean up. Enjoy!
463724
No need to worry - there may be a droplet of water or two left, but nothing to bother with. You can always dodge water when you're messing with butter ;)
1034265
The only mess I've ever had was very minor. And was some condensation containing a small amount of meat juices on the bottom. It wipes off easily. Everything else is contained on the inside and I wipe that down after cooking.
846928
After we left the last bit of butter in there for a few days too long (forgot to swap the water, too) we had to run it through the dishwasher. No problem whatsoever. Definitely dishwasher safe
1655223
I don't know if what I tell you is right, but all I know is that I do not use water in the butter crock. The first time I did use water, it, as strange as it sounds, kind of absorbed into the butter and made the butter somewhat swollen. The butter did not stay in the cup. I stopped using the water and it has been fine ever since. I love the crock!
1921939
No you only place a small amount of water in the base and the butter is sealed but held above the water. It really works quite well. It keeps the butter fresh and it is always ready to spread. rkeithr
2191261
Mine was like that as well, Seems to be fine. Typically what I do because I have a kettle type "old fashioned popper" is CAREFULLY cut between the seams to separate each component. Takes me about a min to do. But then I kneed the butter packet and it becomes more liquid like before opening. It pretty much stays like a thick buttery consistency but separating them into sections makes them easier to squeeze into my kettle, first the butter, then the popcorn kernels, then the salt.
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I found putting in about a quarter cup of water in the larger piece is good. I suggest you do the following over the sink: put a quarter cup of water in the bottom and then put the top down in it. If water doesn't overflow, it's OK. Then add a little more water and see if it overflows or not. Through trial and error you will find the right amount! Also, your butter will be very creamy and easy to spread instead of oily. TIP: remember to empty out the water at least weekly, especially during the hot months of the year!
1436455
Yes, it's very easy to clean. What surprises me is that you still have to use some kind of oil/butter something to keep things from sticking!!!