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Cooking & Baking

MolecularDust

(62 posts)

8. Yes! I've used one for years

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 07:45 PM

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And they are great. Never had any problems.

It was especially useful when my kids were growing up and old enough to cook a few things for themselves because the butter in the bell is softened. They could make their own grilled cheese or cinnamon toast that sort of thing without ripping the bread using cold butter and getting frustrated.

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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