Butter keeps well in the fridge, but can you freeze butter?

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# Butter Keeps Well in the Fridge, but Can You Freeze Butter?

Butter is one of those kitchen staples we almost take for granted. It lives quietly in the fridge door or butter dish, ready to melt into sauces, elevate toast, or rescue a recipe at the last minute. We know butter keeps well when refrigerated—but what happens when you buy too much, spot a great sale, or want to stock up for the holidays?

That’s when the question inevitably comes up:

**Can you freeze butter?**

The short answer is yes.
The long answer—and the useful one—is all about *how*, *why*, and *what happens next*.

Let’s break it down.

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## Why Butter Lasts So Long in the First Place

Butter is surprisingly resilient.

Made primarily from milk fat, butter contains very little water and protein compared to other dairy products. This low moisture content is one of the reasons butter:

* Spoils more slowly than milk or cream
* Resists bacterial growth
* Holds its structure well over time

Salted butter lasts even longer, since salt acts as a natural preservative. That’s why, historically, butter was one of the few dairy products that could be stored for extended periods—long before refrigeration existed.

But even butter has limits.
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