Butter is in almost every baking recipe (and in many other recipes, too!
), so if youre a big baker, its good to have butter on hand at all times.
But can you freeze butter?
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How Long Does Frozen Butter Last?
Frozen butter lasts six to 12 months when properly stored in the freezer in an airtight container.
Salted butter may last longer than unsalted butter since salt helps with preservation.
After the one-year mark, the butters quality and flavor begin to deteriorate.
It may also acquire odors or flavors from other food stored in the freezer if stored too long.
If the butter has an odor or sour smell or tastes rancid, you should toss it.
Butter should always be frozen before its “Best By” or “Use By” date.
The intended use or recipe will determine how you go about it.
Doing so will give you the best results.
If you need melted butter for a recipe (dill pickle relish cornbread muffins, perhaps?
