Does it actually hold a full stick of butter, and do you have to make the water deeper as it gets used, so water is always touching the butter?
306725
Yes, it does hold an entire stick of butter! And, as for the water, I fill it up with approximately 1/3 the full amount and, since it is left out on my kitchen counter - right near the sink - I change the water every 2nd day. The butter doesn't touch the water exactly, I believe the water 'surrounds' the inner area of the crock keeping the crock cool. You can put the butter keeper out on your table for meals and only return it to the 1/3rd full outer crock when you are finished using it on the table. Otherwise, you'd be pulling it in and out every time a guest wanted a dab of butter and that could get very 'drippy' on your tablecloth. I hope this answered your question. I love mine and my daughter has two of them 'cooling' at all times on her counter. She has three teenage sons.
306726
It DOES hold a full stick of butter but you must - INITIALLY - squish the butter stick down in there, tightly, using a knife and smooth off the top)! It then takes very little cold water . . . maybe only fill it about a third of the way . . . any more water would overflow. When you put the butter holding part of this crock back into the water upside down . . you will see immediately that if you put too much water in, it will be 'displaced.' causing it to overflow. But, when done properly, the water will remain between the outer crock and the inner crock and the butter won't actually be soaking in water but, instead, benefiting from the water 'wall' formed between the two crocks. It DOES hold a full stick of butter but you must - INITIALLY - squish the butter stick down in there, tightly, using a knife and smooth off the top)! It then takes very little cold water . . . maybe only fill it about a third of the way . . . any more water would overflow. When you put the butter holding part of this crock back into the water upside down . . you will see immediately that if you put too much water in, it will be 'displaced.' causing it to overflow. But, when done properly, the water will remain between the outer crock and the inner crock and the butter won't actually be... » Read More It DOES hold a full stick of butter but you must - INITIALLY - squish the butter stick down in there, tightly, using a knife and smooth off the top)! It then takes very little cold water . . . maybe only fill it about a third of the way . . . any more water would overflow. When you put the butter holding part of this crock back into the water upside down . . you will see immediately that if you put too much water in, it will be 'displaced.' causing it to overflow. But, when done properly, the water will remain between the outer crock and the inner crock and the butter won't actually be soaking in water but, instead, benefiting from the water 'wall' formed between the two crocks. « Show Less
306727
It does hold a stick of butter. I haven't had a problem with the water level as I have a large family and use a bell full each day.
306728
Yes it holds exactly 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter. You dont need to add water as you use the butter You just change the water every few days with about 1/3 cup cold water to keep everything fresh and cool.
306729
It holds about a stick and no you do not need to add water. I change the water every so often.
306730
Yes--it does hold a full stick of butter. Pack it in with a spoon while it's still cold; it will be pretty level with the top of the "bell." You use 1/3 cup of water, and that amount forms a seal with the "bell," regardless of the amount of butter in the bell. It works great; I really like mine. :-)
306731
It holds 1/2 cup, (1 stick) of butter.No, you don't have to add more water.
306732
Yes a full stick and just fill Coldwater a quarter to a third in the bottom and it'll keep for days in the summer maybe you have to do it every other day but don't worry about touching the water that's not the point of it good luck I love mine
736630
Ensure butter is little soft when you put it in and if you press the butter well against the wall, it won't fall. But if it does, just put it back in :)
305140
I am having this same problem. I use real butter, have tried mashing in hard, semi-hard and soft butters but when the room gets too warm, the butter falls out into the water. I think I may try wrapping the bottom with plastic wrap and see if that helps.
1190340
It holds one stick of butter which is half a cup...you just let the butter soften to room temp and pack it in...fits perfectly..I love mine!
1921937
Mine does when I first fill it but after the first swipe of the butter it doesn't get wet. I love my two that I used daily!
1827184
Agree with all the previous answers. It is designed for a perfect fit of one stick. The butter should be room temp, not cold, soft, but not melted. The bell should be free of oil, dry, room temp also. The container should have a very small amount of cold water. Hope these answers help. I have had mine for several years and love it!
417399
A stick of butter does sit on the base nicely. I gave this as a gift, my friend loved it!
244464
This keeper will hold one typical stick of (salted/un-salted) butter. I found that olive oil based butter doesn't have the consistency to hold in the keeper when the lid is flipped upside down. You'll end up with buttery water. lol
398267
I put about 1/3 cup. I also read thru the responses and add a few shakes of salt. When you put the stick of butter in, make sure it soft and pack it in.
266137
No you don't but you should change the water every 2 to 3 days. I use the butter and then wash the whole keeper and refill with butter and water in the bottom section about 1 inch deep.
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
1844270
Depending on the warmth of the house, it may still fall out. I put a little water and ice chips in then if need be, the next day stick the butter back into its little cup and put fresh water and ice in. Works like a charm and the water doesn't hurt the butter. My house is about 83-85 in the daytime while I'm at work (109 outside) and having soft butter at dinner while the house is cooling is still well worth the extra effort. Good luck!
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.
879865
I have not noticed any loss of flavor with the butter keeper. I try to have just enough water in mine so the edge of the butter cup touches the water to form a seal. I can't imagine that water touching the butter would harm it....unless the room temperature is too warm. We do not have central air and during very hot summer weather I don't use the butter keeper because my butter gets moldy if it isn't used quickly enough.
1553863
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!
2168261
No, it only holds a piece cut off the end of the stick, about 2 inches. We bought the dish because we want to only have a small amount of butter, out on the table, at room temperature. And this stops it going rancid, as it would when too much is left out at a time. It means that we always have soft butter to use at the table. So, they are really tiny dishes.
463721
No, you only put in about 1/16 to1/8" deep of water in bottom of large cup and invert the smaller cup with butter in it. The water creates a seal from outside air keeping the butter fresh. It really works!Hope this helps answer your question.