How To Make Brown Butter

Brown butter is a delicious and versatile culinary ingredient that adds a unique and luxurious flavor to dishes.

The nutty flavor of brown butter pairs well with a variety of dishes from sweet to savory. These dishes can include roasted vegetables to meat dishes to adding depth and richness to cookies, cakes, and sauces.

Try These Recipes Using Brown Butter

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You can use brown butter to spread on toast, pancakes, and even French toast. Use it to make a pie crust and even a cheesecake crust.

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It’s great for searing steaks, and to use when making an omelette as well as frying or scrambling eggs.

The possibilities are endless with brown butter, making it a versatile and sought after ingredient in the culinary world.

Its unique flavor and aroma add a special touch to any dish and elevate it to a new level of deliciousness.

Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, incorporating brown butter into your cooking repertoire is a must-try.

Know What’s Happening When Browning Butter

Browning butter is the process of heating and cooking butter until it turns a golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma and flavor.

Before you get started, you need to know what is happening while the butter is browning.

In short, there are two things taking place.

1. The water in the butter is cooking out, concentrating the butter’s flavor.

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2. The butter’s milk solids caramelize, flavoring the butter with their nutty richness and extending the life of the butter.

Knowing when the butter is properly browned is crucial, as overcooking can result in a burnt and bitter taste.

The key is to watch the butter closely and pay attention to the changes in color and smell.

Once the butter turns a light golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma, it is ready to be used.

How To Make Brown Butter

Depending on how much you want, 1/2 to 1 cup, you would melt 1 stick of butter for 1/2 cup or two sticks of butter for 1cup of browned butter.

Place butter in a medium nonstick frying skillet over medium heat and melt. As the butter melts, it will start to foam and sizzle.

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Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, swirling the skillet and pushing it over the burner side to side occasionally. This ensures the butter browns evenly.

The process usually takes about 5-7 minutes to brown the butter once it has melted.

Be sure to keep a close eye on the butter, as it can quickly go from brown to burnt.

The butter will start to foam. It will appear milky white in color.

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Continue swirling the pan occasionally, until the foam subsides and the butter turns a golden brown color.

As the foam subsides you will notice the milk solids that have sunk to the bottom of the pan. The milk solids will be seen as dark brown specks.

Once you see these brown specks and smell a nutty aroma, remove the skillet from the heat and immediately transfer the browned butter to a heatproof bowl to prevent it from burning.

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Once the brown butter has cooled (it should not have returned to a solid state) transfer to a glass mason jar with a tight lid and store at room temperature for 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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