How to Brown Butter (Simple Method)

how to make brown butter by melting butter in a skillet

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How to Brown Butter (Simple Method)

Brown butter is the secret ingredient used by bakers and chefs to take their recipes to the next level! Learn how to make this one ingredient powerhouse recipe to elevate your home baking.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: All Recipes, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked goods, browing butter, browned butter, butter, how to brown butter

Servings:

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Kimberlee Ho

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter cut into tablespoon-sized pieces

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a medium saucepan or skillet set over medium-low heat, add the ½ cup butter, melting and stirring until the butter melts. Pro Tip: Avoid using a dark-colored nonstick pan. You want to see the brown bits as milk solids brown and separate from the liquid. Keep an eye on the butter as it heats.
The butter may sputter a bit. It’ll begin to foam at the surface. After about 5-8 minutes, the milk solids will separate from the liquid and fall to the bottom of the pan, having turned brown. Immediately remove the pan from the heat. Butter can go from brown to burned in a very short period of time. Allow to cool or pour into a heatproof bowl.

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Notes

Brown butter can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Melt the solidified butter before using in a recipe that calls for melted brown butter. Be sure to give it a good stir, as the brown bits will settle to the bottom of the bowl as the butter cools
To freeze, cool then pour into an ice cube tray. Freeze then store the cubes in a ziploc bag for up to 3 months

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