Stored for a year: how to freeze butter correctly without losing its flavor

Butter is a very popular product that is added to pastries, mashed potatoes, cheesecakes, and casseroles. But it's worth noting that butter is also a product that can quickly deteriorate and become dangerous if stored improperly.

Butter for baking

Chef Anna Williams shared with Mirror her useful tips on how to freeze and defrost butter properly, as well as how to store it in the freezer all year round.

Butter for baking

Tips:

1. How to freeze butter correctly

Cut the butter into small pieces and the most important thing in this process is to seal it. You can wrap it in parchment paper and then place it in an airtight container and freezer.

2. How to defrost butter correctly

Butter can be thawed in the microwave if you need to do it quickly. But it is best to defrost it in the refrigerator.