Clarified Butter Recipe
Clarified butter is great for sautéing, baking and even spreading on toast. This an easy process that removes the water and milk solids from whole butter. Clarified butter lasts longer, is resistant to spoilage and rancidity. It also has a higher smoke point for cooking so you can enjoy that great flavor with more dishes!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) butter
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, add butter.
- Place on burner and turn to medium low heat. Do not stir. Turn off the heat once the butter is completely melted and it just starts to bubble. Remove from burner.
- Carefully skim off the foam from the top and discard. Ladle the golden butterfat from the saucepan into a clean jar or container. Leave any solids in the bottom of the pan. If desired, pour through a cheesecloth to remove any fine particles you may have missed.
- Let cool, then transfer to a sealed container. For best longevity, refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Yields approximately 3/4 cup (180mL) or 153 grams. This quantity can vary slightly depending on the quality or type of butter being used.
You can make as much or as little clarified butter as you like using the exact method above.
Nutrition
Calories: 133.3 kcal | Fat: 14.7 g | Saturated Fat: 9.3 g