Step 1

Fill a microwavable safe glass with 2 cups of water and microwave for 5 minutes or until boiling.

Step 2

Pour the water out and invert the glass over a stick of butter still in its wrapper.

Step 3

Wait 10 minutes, lift the glass and the butter will be soft

Step 4

Place one unwrapped stick of butter on a microwavable safe plate. Microwave for 5 seconds, then rotate the butter so it's sitting on another side.

Step 5

Repeat one more time until softened.

Step 6

Cut up butter into 8 tablespoons and place on a plate.

Step 7

Fill a microwavable safe glass with 2 cups of water and microwave for 5 minutes or until boiling.

Step 8

Quickly remove the glass and replace it with the plate of butter. Close the microwave and leave it inside for 10 minutes. The residual heat will soften the butter quickly.