1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,160 What is a knob of butter? A "knob of butter"  is an informal term used to describe a small, 2 00:00:05,160 --> 00:00:11,100 roughly tablespoon-sized portion of butter. It is  not an exact measurement, and the amount can vary 3 00:00:11,100 --> 00:00:16,620 depending on the context or individual preference.  Typically, a knob of butter is a small piece that 4 00:00:16,620 --> 00:00:22,920 is cut or broken off from a larger block or stick  of butter. This term is commonly used in cooking 5 00:00:22,920 --> 00:00:30,120 and recipes when an approximate amount of butter  is needed, often for sautéing, frying, or adding a 6 00:00:30,120 --> 00:00:35,760 bit of richness and flavor to a dish. When using  a knob of butter, it is generally understood 7 00:00:35,760 --> 00:00:41,772 that precision is not critical, and the actual  amount can be adjusted based on personal taste.