Taking perfectly soft butter and spreading it on a nice carb of choice is one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether it’s for eating or baking, using butter with a higher butterfat content can result in a much more decadent experience. Unlike American butter, European-style butter is churned for longer and possesses between 82 and 90 percent butterfat. This makes it great for applications where the butter flavor is key, such as flaky croissants or fluffy mashed potatoes. 

So once you have your bars of proverbial gold in your possession, what’s the best way to store them? Since these dairy products can be twice as expensive as American-style butter, ensuring freshness is key. Maybe you’ve watched enough Brit Box programming and noticed butter crocks on counters and not in refrigerators. We’ve confirmed that leaving your butter out for four hours at room temperature is okay, but can a higher quality butter live on your counter?

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