How to Brown Butter

Browned butter is versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory, to add a rich and nutty flavor. The best part? The process is super easy. Let me teach you how!

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter

Instructions

Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet that distributes heat evenly.
Place your butter in the pan on the stove. I like to use salted, but you can use unsalted if you prefer.
Over medium-low heat, melt the butter, stirring occasionally with a spatula to keep it from burning.
Once it has melted, it will begin to foam.
As you keep stirring, the foam will start to subside and the butter will turn to a golden brown color.
As soon as it turns into a rich, nutty brown color and begins to smell fragrant, your butter is ready! Immediately remove the pan from the heat to prevent burning. The whole process is quick and should only take around 5-8 minutes.
Once you have browned butter, you can use it immediately or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. When using it chilled, let it come to room temperature before using.

Notes

You can brown any amount of butter that you'd like or that you need for your recipe.

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