It's not in the fridge door.

Butter is not immune to going bad. While it is less prone to spoilage than other kinds of dairy, butter, especially if not stored properly, can go bad like any other ingredient.

Depending on how quickly you use up a stick of butter, different storage methods can help extend its shelf life: The refrigerator is the best option when it comes to storing butter. Keep sticks in ...

Block of opened, partially-sliced butter on a wooden cutting board - gresei/Shutterstock Whether you use butter on your morning toast or to make more involved recipes like buttermilk biscuits and ...

Liv Dansky has worked for Food & Wine since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer. Her work can be found across brands like Southern Living, Real Simple, EatingWell, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Caitlin Bensel Whether or not you can leave butter out on the counter is a common storage debate, as is whether you should store ...