Do You Need To Refrigerate Butter? Here’s The Definitive Answer.
Should you refrigerate butter, or can you leave it out on the counter in a butter dish?
The simple answer is yes, most butter survives just fine without refrigeration. But any longer than a week on the countertop — or any warmer than 70 degrees Fahrenheit — could put it in a danger zone.
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