If the butter is still in its wrapper, you may be able to see the measurements printed on the side so you can accurately cut it.
The increased surface area of the butter will allow it to soften faster.
You may choose to cut the butter into cubes beforehand if you want.
Softened butter could possibly stick to the wax paper. If you need to, scrape the butter with a knife to get it off completely.
Only move the butter up and down rather than moving the grater. This will make it easier for you to grate. Grating works best if the butter comes directly out of the fridge or freezer.
Grated butter works best for making crumbles or shortbread since it mixes thoroughly with the other ingredients. You can grate the butter directly in the bowl with your other ingredients if you want.
You don’t need to bring the water to a boil or else it may get too hot.
If you have a special double boiler pot, you can use that as well.
Be sure to remove the bowl before the butter starts to melt.
You don’t need to cut the butter, but it will make it soften faster in your microwave.
In most microwaves, your butter won’t be fully softened after the first 5 seconds.
Butter can melt quickly in a microwave, so be ready to stop the machine at a moment’s notice.
