Butter keeps well in the fridge, but can you freeze butter? The short answer is yes—and you might want to make a habit of it.

It seems odd to put butter anywhere other than the refrigerator. I know some people keep butter on the counter, but refrigerators have a storage space designed specifically for butter!

The only exception in my house: If I stock up on butter during a sale, I store those sticks in the freezer.

Can you freeze butter?
Yes! Butter is one of many foods that freeze well. You can freeze all types of butter, from fancy European butter to hand-rolled Amish butter.

How to Freeze Butter
It’s simple: Freeze sticks of butter directly in their packaging. Add a second layer of aluminum foil or an airtight plastic bag for extra protection.

Butter will taste best if frozen when it’s fresh, but you can also pop butter in the freezer as it approaches its expiration date to give it extra storage life.

How long can you freeze butter?
That depends on whether you bought salted or unsalted butter. Salted butter will keep in the freezer for up to 12 months. Unsalted butter will keep up to six months.

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