Question 1

How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?

Accepted Answer

One stick of butter equals 8 tablespoons, which is also 1/2 cup, 4 ounces, or about 113 grams.

Question 2

Does melted butter weigh the same as solid butter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Melting butter changes its state and appearance, but not its weight. One stick of solid butter (113 g) is still 113 g after melting. Volume measurements can shift slightly because melted butter fills a cup differently, so weighing is the most accurate method for baking.

Question 3

What's the fastest way to soften butter?

Accepted Answer

Grating cold butter on the large holes of a box grater is the fastest hands-on method, usually softening in 5 to 10 minutes. A warm water bath (sealed butter submerged in warm, not hot, water) is close behind at about 10 to 15 minutes. Cutting butter into small cubes on the counter takes 20 to 30 minutes. A whole stick left out takes 30 to 60 minutes.

Question 4

Can I substitute oil for butter in baking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in most quick breads, muffins, and brownies. Use 3/4 cup of neutral oil for every 1 cup of butter. Expect a moister crumb and less structure, since oil has no water and no ability to trap air when creamed. Do not swap oil for butter in cookies, pie crusts, or laminated doughs where butter's solid state is doing structural work.

Question 5

How much is 1 cup of butter in grams?

Accepted Answer

1 cup of butter is 227 grams, which is 2 sticks, 16 tablespoons, or 8 ounces.

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