How to Make Clarified Butter
Prepares
1.5
cupsPrep time
0
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
3000
kcalTotal time
15
minutesClarified butter comes up often in French cooking. Fortunately, it is easy to make and stores for ages.
Ingredients
12 ounces butter
Directions
- Place three sticks of butter (~12 ounces) in a pot, over low-medium heat. Note: If you don’t use enough heat, the water will not bubble away as seen in the video below; however, too much heat will brown the butter.
- Allow the butter to melt completely. Use a skimmer to skim off the fat on the surface of the melted butter.
- Remove pot from stove and tilt at 45 degree angle. Scoop as much of the clear butter as you can without also scooping the fats at the bottom.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Storage: You can store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator almost indefinitely. But plan on using it within the next few months.