Cooking & Baking

2naSalit

(105,302 posts)

4. I have one...

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 04:18 PM

Sunday

A nice earthenware unit made by a potter friend years ago. I haven't used in since a few moves ago but when I find it, I'll probably go back to using it because of the ambient environment I live in now.

I usually make sure the water is of good quality, that matters. But other than changing the water every few days, should be good for a long time.

The water also helps to keep the temperature stable and a little cooler than ambient temps. I like the texture of the butter at the temperature maintained in the bell.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

ultralite001

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Does anybody else use a butter bell? Have you had any problems? [View all] sinkingfeeling Sunday OP

I've thought about it--my grandmother did many years ago... hlthe2b Sunday #1

I've had mine in use for over 2 weeks and everything seems good. I change the water every third day. sinkingfeeling Sunday #2

Yes. I think that is how she used hers. She also had a very shaded enclosed side porch hlthe2b Sunday #3

I have one... 2naSalit Sunday #4

I've used one for years JackintheGreen Sunday #5

I recently got a new butter bell. mama Sunday #6

Please excuse my ignorance, but what exactly is a butter bell? MIButterfly Sunday #7

A butter bell is a two part, usually ceramic, container where you put a little cold water in one half and the other, sinkingfeeling Sunday #9

Thank you, sinkingfeeling! MIButterfly Sunday #10

Yes! I've used one for years MolecularDust Sunday #8