In the video, a person is seen holding a glass dish with two pieces of butter on it. The dish is placed in a frying pan, and the person uses a spatula to move the butter around the pan. The butter begins to melt and spread out in the pan, creating a sizzling sound as it cooks. The person continues to move the butter around the pan, ensuring that it melts evenly. The video ends with the butter fully melted and spread out in the pan.