Making browned butter is a simple process, but it can go from 'browned' to 'burnt' in a matter of seconds, so don't step away from the stove, keep an eye on the pan and we'll help you perfect this ingredient that gives your food a deeper flavor. will give
Brown butter makes everything from sweet to savory taste better! try us Brown Butter Blondies or Brown Butter Lobster Rolls If you don't believe us.
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Material notes
- Butter: Unsalted butter, cut into cubes/coarse slices. You can substitute salted butter, but it will have a slightly more savory tone, so you may need to adjust the amount of salt in the recipe you're adding browned butter to.
Step 1:
Place a heating pad or trivet on the counter near the stove when your brown butter is ready to be removed from the stove.
Cut your 1/2 cup of unsalted butter into 6-8 equal cubes – this guarantees more melting. Take the butter cubes and place them in a small to medium sized saucepan.
Step 2:
Place the saucepan with the butter cubes on the stove and set the burner to medium heat. The stovetop and burners can make a big difference in how quickly they heat up and how hot medium heat can be, so don't walk away from the stove.
As the butter cubes melt, the color and texture will change from a smooth, yellow color to a separate mixture. Stir constantly To avoid starting to burn the bottom of the pan.
Step 3:
As the butter melts it will begin to sizzle and foam – keep stirring. At this point, watch closely for the color to change from pale yellow to golden brown.
Keep stirring as the color darkens and you will begin to smell a nutty aroma. The browning process is almost complete, you are close!
Step 4:
When the butter reaches a deep amber color or light brown color (think the color of cardboard), immediately remove the saucepan from the oven and place it on a heating pad or trivet on the counter. Don't forget to turn off the burner.
How to use brown butter
By swapping regular butter for browned butter in a recipe, you'll add a deeper flavor and more pronounced flavor to your recipes and dishes—giving cookies a delicate, sweet crunch, lobster a more savory flavor, and pasta a nutty tone.
Storage and reheating instructions
shop Keep your brown butter in an airtight container or on the counter for no more than 2 days.
Keep in fridge Slightly cool brown butter in an airtight container or jar. It will harden and keep well for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, let the butter come to room temperature, or slowly heat it in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until hot, then remove from heat.
to freeze Chill the remaining brown butter in an ice cube tray. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe bag and refrigerate for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature until liquid again, or place the frozen cubes in a saucepan and place on the stove over low heat, stirring until completely melted and slightly warmed, then remove from heat.
