Unsalted Clarified Butter
To “clarify” butter is to remove milk solids and water to give a clear golden liquid with a higher smoke point than regular butter.
Makes: 1 cupHands-on: 20 minutesTotal: 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Makes: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter
Directions
- Place a skillet over the lowest heat possible. Cut the butter into smaller chunks and sprinkle it over the bottom of the skillet. Do not stir.
- The butter will separate into three layers as it melts. The top layer is foam. Use a large spoon to skim it off slowly and discard.
- Let the butter cook for about 10 minutes, skimming as necessary.
- Place two plain paper towels in a fine mesh strainer. Over a heatproof container, slowly pour the butter through the towels to remove the remaining foam. Stop pouring before the brown milk solids can make it into the dish. Put a tight lid on the container and store in the refrigerator.
Amount per serving | |
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Calories | 130 |
Total Fat | 14g |
Saturated Fat | 3g |
Cholesterol | 40mg |
Sodium | 2mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 0g |
Dietary Fiber | 0g |
Sugars | 0g |
Protein | 0g |
Recipe Information
Makes: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter
Directions
- Place a skillet over the lowest heat possible. Cut the butter into smaller chunks and sprinkle it over the bottom of the skillet. Do not stir.
- The butter will separate into three layers as it melts. The top layer is foam. Use a large spoon to skim it off slowly and discard.
- Let the butter cook for about 10 minutes, skimming as necessary.
- Place two plain paper towels in a fine mesh strainer. Over a heatproof container, slowly pour the butter through the towels to remove the remaining foam. Stop pouring before the brown milk solids can make it into the dish. Put a tight lid on the container and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving | |
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Calories | 130 |
Total Fat | 14g |
Saturated Fat | 3g |
Cholesterol | 40mg |
Sodium | 2mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 0g |
Dietary Fiber | 0g |
Sugars | 0g |
Protein | 0g |