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5 from 1 vote

Brown butter

Brown butter - beurre noisette is a one ingredient kitchen staple, which is incredibly easy to make and tastes amazing! Unsalted or salted butter is gently and slowly cooked until the water has evaporated and the milk solids have browned, creating a delicious, nutty taste
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown butter

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Don’t leave your stove unattended, because butter tends to brown quickly, once the water has evaporated and the milk solids have sank at the bottom.
  • Cut butter into small pieces and add to a pan with a light colored surface.
  • Melt over medium heat. The butter will start to foam and splutter, The milk solids will sink to the bottom of the pan and start to brown. Keep stirring for 8-10 minutes, until the butter turns into a dark amber color. It may take a little bit more or less time to get to this stage.
  • Immediately remove from the heat and pour the butter with the milk solids to a jar.

Nutrition

Calories: 3255kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 368g | Saturated Fat: 233g | Cholesterol: 976mg | Sodium: 3242mg | Potassium: 109mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11345IU | Calcium: 109mg