How to Use Your Butter Crayon®
Get the perfect spread in 3 simple steps.
Cold butter and warm toast have never gotten along. The Butter Crayon® fixes that. No more torn bread, no more clumps—just a smooth, even glide every time. And because every Butter Crayon comes with the Butter Cutter™ included, it works with any size butter stick. Here's how to get the most out of yours.
Step 1: Size Your Butter
The housing is built to hold exactly one half of an Eastern stick of butter (plus the push block inside). So start by cutting an Eastern stick in half.
Not sure what an Eastern stick is? In the US, butter sticks come in two shapes: Eastern sticks are long and slim (common east of the Rockies), while Western sticks are short and stubby. The Butter Crayon is sized for half an Eastern stick. If you have Western sticks or a European block, use the included Butter Cutter™ below.
Step 2: Load It Up
Slide your half-stick into the housing, on top of the push block. It's sized to fit snugly, so you're ready to go in seconds. Pop the cap on the spreading end when you're done to keep things tidy.
🧈 Using a Western stick or European butter block?
Reach for the Butter Cutter™, included free with every Butter Crayon—think of it as a cookie cutter for butter. Press it through your stick or block to cut a perfect Eastern half-stick. Then gather the leftover shavings, drop them back into the Butter Cutter™, and press them down with the block to shape a second half-stick. Nothing goes to waste.
Step 3: Push & Spread
Press the block up from the base, and the butter rises out the spreading end—ready to use. Then glide it across warm toast, pancakes, corn on the cob, or a hot baking dish. The warmth does the work, so there's no digging into the bread, scraping, or tearing.
Tips for the Best Spread
- Let it soften slightly: Butter spreads most smoothly when it's not rock-hard. A few minutes at room temperature makes the glide effortless.
- Great beyond toast: Use it to grease baking dishes, butter corn on the cob, top pancakes and waffles, or finish a steak.
- Keep the tip clean: Wipe the spreading end with a paper towel between uses if you're switching foods.
Cleaning & Care
The Butter Crayon is made from heat-safe, BPA-free silicone and is dishwasher safe. For a quick clean, just push out any remaining butter, rinse with warm soapy water, and let it air dry. Easy in, easy out—the way breakfast should be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work with any size butter stick?
Yes. The Butter Crayon is sized for half an Eastern stick, and the included Butter Cutter™ shapes a perfect half-stick from Western sticks or European blocks—so whatever butter you buy, you're covered.
Does it work with cold butter straight from the fridge?
Yes. It works with cold butter, and the warmth of your toast or pan helps it glide. For the smoothest spread, let the butter sit out for a few minutes first.
What's the difference between an Eastern and Western stick?
Both weigh a quarter pound, but the shape differs. Eastern sticks are long and slim; Western sticks are short and stubby. The Butter Crayon is sized for half an Eastern stick—use the included Butter Cutter™ to shape one from a Western stick or European block.
Is the Butter Cutter™ included?
Yes—it comes free in the box with every Butter Crayon. There's nothing extra to buy.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes. It's made from BPA-free, heat-safe silicone and is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Ready for butter the easy way?
Every Butter Crayon ships with the Butter Cutter™ included—so it works with any butter you buy. Join thousands of home cooks who never fight cold butter again.
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