Frankly Francine! Exploding Margarine
Dear Francine, I have so many recipes that call for melted margarine. I’ve tried to melt the margarine as quickly as possible. But I haven’t found a good efficient way to have the butter melted when I need to add it to the recipe. The last time I tried to melt it in the microwave, it exploded all over the inside of the microwave oven. It took me an hour to clean that mess up. I went through an entire roll of paper towels in the process. Can you tell me what the best way to melt margarine or butter would be? Dynamite Cook Dear Dynamite, You tested the heating properties of oil and the expansion qualities it has when heat is applied. There are several ways you can melt butter that would be less messy. First thing you could do is place the butter in a small pan on the stove top burner. Heat it on low and wait patiently. The second method you could try involves the microwave and the defrost button. Set the defrost time for 20 seconds at a time and watch closely. The third and probably safest method is to let the butter set … Continue reading →
