Ingredient NotesButter: Butter is softened when you can poke the stick using gentle pressure and your finger leaves a slight indent in it. Depending upon the temperature of your kitchen, this may take 1-2 hours, or even a bit longer. You can speed this process up by placing the butter stick near a running appliance for its warmth, such as a dishwasher or oven, turning the stick over periodically so it softens evenly.Ricotta: While I don't usually need to drain the ricotta, you may find that s...
