Keep your butter at its peak freshness and temperaturewithout having to remember to take it out of the fridge.

A crock helps minimize the issue, keeps the butter contained, and still gives you spreadable gold.

Using softened butter is essential for certain baked goods, like cookies, cakes, and biscuits.

Close-up of homemade butter in a ceramic/earthenware jar

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Haase recommends changing the water in your crock every two to three days for the best results.

We also bring it out onto the table when we have family gatherings and friends over.

Its one of the pieces that we love to talk about, as it surprises and delights everyone.

Dark blue butter crock on wooden table

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Plus it creates something magical, spreadable, and deliciouswho wouldn’t want that?