Here’s the thing about baking:It’s great for your brain health!

What else do you need in life really?

You’ll want to keep them in an even layer and to be left alone long enough to soften.

A slab of butter with a wooden spreader

Then, invert the bowl over the surface, creating a warm tent for the butter to sit under.

This pocket of residual heat from the glass bowl will soften your butter without melting it.

Naturally, it’s possible for you to also try directly microwaving your butter.

Softened butter with bread

It may give you inconsistent results, but we’ll never tell.