Description
Brown butter is butter that has been melted and cooked until the milk solids separate and turn a rich golden brown. This cooking process enhances the flavor, giving it a nutty quality that adds depth to both sweet and savory dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into 1 tablespoon size pieces)
- light-colored pan
- heatproof rubber spatula
Instructions
- Place the butter in a light colored pan over medium heat. Medium heat will ensure the butter cookies evenly. Stir the butter to keep it moving.
- Once melted, the butter will begin to bubble and turn from a soft yellow to a bright yellow. Be sure to whisk occasionally during this step.
- The bubbles will begin to multiple and they will turn into a fine foam. It will be hard to see what is happening underneath, so be sure to whisk consistently at this point.
- As you are whisking, you should notice the butter transitioning into a rich golden color. You should start to see the milk solids on the bottom of the pan darken into a light brown.
- Remove from the heat and keep whisking. The residual heat will continue to toast the milk solids to create a rich amber color.
- After the butter is browned, pour it into a glass container to cool before using it in your recipe. You should notice dark bits at the bottom of the pan. Don't leave these tiny guys behind. They hold all the flavor!
Notes
Be sure to review your recipe before you use your brown butter. Most recipes will require it to cool before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
