Learn how to make brown butter in minutes! This easy step-by-step recipe shows you how to transform regular butter into a rich, nutty, golden sauce that instantly elevates both sweet and savory recipes.
Instructions
- Cut the butter into even pieces and place it in a light-colored saucepan or skillet.
- Melt the butter over medium heat. It will first melt, then foam, then begin to bubble as the water cooks off.
- Continue stirring occasionally. After 4–6 minutes, you’ll see brown specks forming at the bottom of the pan and smell a nutty, toasty aroma.
- Once the butter turns golden brown and fragrant, immediately remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to stop the cooking.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before using in batters or doughs. If a recipe requires softened butter, chill the brown butter until firm before using.
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Notes
- If substituting brown butter for regular butter in baking, add 1–2 teaspoons of milk or cream back into the recipe to replace the lost moisture.
- Brown butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
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