What's the difference between room temp butter and softened butter?

drea3381
  • Posted by: drea3381
  • December 17, 2011
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drea3381 December 17, 2011
Thanks!
 
wssmom December 17, 2011
It depends on how hot (or cold) your room is! Seriously, they are interchangeable. Recipes often call for butter to be softened or at room temperature because they are easier to beat.
 
Amanda H. December 17, 2011
I think of them as the same thing.
 
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