you might store butter at room temperature, but it depends on when youll use it.
There does not seem to be a clear answer to the question: Does butter need to be refrigerated?
Read on for what food safety professionals have to say on the issue.
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Jason Donnelly
Is It OK to Leave Butter Out?
The short answer is yes, you’re able to.
Salted butter and margarine are the ideal candidates for leaving butter out.
Salt increases their stability and protects them even better from bacterial growth.
For best quality, keep butter and margarine in a covered dish and use them within a few days.
Some people who keep butter on the counter swear by French butter dishes.
These small crocks use water to seal the lid of the dish.
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