With water, there's no need to pay attention to either stirring or keeping the butter from burning. That's why I say I'm not sure that those pros are worth the cons of dealing with the mess later.
Oil is suggested by some as better than butter, in that the temperature at which is will burn is higher and thus it's easier to work with without burning.
Oil is suggested by some as better than butter, in that the temperature at which is will burn is higher and thus it's easier to work with without burning.