Can you freeze butter?
Butter freezes brilliantly for up to a year with almost no change in quality. Salted lasts longest.
How to store butter (fridge, pantry & shelf life)How to freeze butter
- Keep butter in its original wrapper and slip it inside a freezer bag for extra protection.
- For convenience, freeze pre-cut portions or grate frozen butter straight into recipes.
- Label with the date; salted butter keeps longer than unsalted.
How to thaw & reheat
Thaw in the fridge overnight, or grate frozen butter directly into baking. It softens at room temperature within an hour.
Best used for
Frozen butter is great for everything — spreading, cooking and baking. Grated frozen butter is perfect for flaky pastry and scones.
What to avoid
Avoid leaving butter unwrapped in the freezer, as it absorbs strong odours from other foods.
Frequently asked questions
How long can you freeze butter?+
Salted butter keeps for up to a year in the freezer and unsalted for around 6 months, with very little change in quality.
Can you bake with butter straight from the freezer?+
Yes — grate frozen butter directly into flour for pastry and scones, or let it thaw in the fridge for spreading.
Does freezing ruin butter?+
No. Butter is one of the best dairy products to freeze; its texture and flavour hold up extremely well.
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