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brown butter in bowl

How to Brown Butter

  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
  • Category: How To
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Gluten Free
  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
  • Category: How To
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, diced (1 stick)

Method

  1. Add the diced butter to a small skillet or pot. Heat the skillet to medium heat. The butter will start to melt as the skillet heats up.
  2. Allow the butter to bubble and “cook” until it begins to change from a bright yellow color to a golden brown color. Continually stir the butter as you see the foam start to dissipate and brown bits begin to form in the bottom of the pan. Cook and stir the butter until it is a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma.
  3. Remove the butter from the heat and transfer to a heat safe dish.