"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> I do store butter in the fridge, but not the one in use. That lives on
>> my
>> counter except is very hot weather.
>
> I put the stick back in the fridge for overnight but take it out every
> morning if I'm staying at home for the day. On work days it comes out
> as soon as I get home. It's on a covered dish though, not set out in
> the original wax paper wrap.
>
> Never had any go bad but I've heard that the unsalted butter *can*
> turn rancid if left out too long in hot weather. I use both and none
> has ever gone bad here.

Nor has it for me!

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