Butter bells work because the water prevents any bacteria in the air from getting into the cup and turning your butter sour.
If you try using butter that came right out of the fridge, it’ll be harder to pack down and could fall out of the bell.
If any air pockets are left in the bell, it could contain bacteria that make your butter taste sour.
Your butter won’t touch the water when you put the top on.
Avoid keeping your butter bell in direct sunlight since it could melt the butter inside.
