You shouldn’t keep it on the counter for as long as you think.

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There is one ingredient I cannot live without: butter.

According to Engen,butter should not be left out for more than four hours.

Land O Lakes butter

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Leaving butter unrefrigerated can affect its color and flavor.

Good thing I didnt wind up making cookies the other day.

Those sticks had been out for almost eight hours!

A stick of butter on the counter

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What About Butter Stored in a Butter Keeper or Butter Dish?

What about in the fridge?

This is what Ill be doing from now on.