Jean > wrote:

> What is a STICK of butter?

Why not look it up in the rec.food.cooking FAQ?

<http://vsack.bei.t-online.de/rfc_faq.html>

Section 2.7.4 Miscellaneous

a "stick" of butter or margarine weighs 4 oz and is
1/2 cup US
each 1/4 cup or half stick butter or margarine in
US recipes weighs about 50 g
there are 8 tablespoons in 1/4 pound butter

Victor