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I am going to show you how to make Browned Butter, a simple and delicious ingredient that’s a staple in many restaurants, and for a good reason! I find it rich and nutty, and it adds a deep, toasty flavor that can transform everything from seafood to cookies. Seriously, once you learn how to make it, you’ll want to put it on everything.
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Thought butter was awesome already? Well, it can get even better! I find browned butter adds a deep, rich, and utterly delicious flavor to so many of my recipes.
Brown butter, also known as beurre noisette, is made by cooking unsalted butter until the milk solids turn brown and the water is cooked out.
Believe it or not, I’ve even added browned butter sauce to spaghetti. Don’t knock it until you try it! In desserts? Most certainly. Seafood, pork? Yes and yes! I add this scrumptious, nutty butter to all kinds of dishes, elevating them to Michelin star restaurant quality. I like to make big batches of butter as it keeps for a while in the fridge, or I’ll freeze it in ice cube trays to use at a later date.
How to Make Browned Butter
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter 85 g (¾ stick)
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Instructions
- Heat a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Do not use too high a heat, as you'll have more control over the butter on a nice medium heat.
- Add the butter and whisk until melted, stirring often.6 tbsp unsalted butter
- Allow to continue to cook while whisking often until the butter starts to froth and bubble.
- You’ll see specks of darker color forming at the bottom.
- Once the butter is a golden brown color and you smell a nutty aroma, immediately remove from the heat and set aside.
- Transfer your brown butter to a bowl quickly after it's browned and include the flecks for all that nutty flavor! If your butter is slightly burnt, you can strain out the flecks to avoid bitterness.
- Use in your favorite recipes to add depth of flavor.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Browned Butter Step by Step
Melt the butter: Heat a heavy saucepan over medium heat and melt 6 tbsp of butter. Do not use too high a heat, as you’ll have more control over the butter on a nice medium heat.
As the butter is melting, make sure to whisk continuously. You will see the butter bubbling and frothing.
Brown: You’ll see small dark flecks forming; allow the butter to turn brown. Remove from the heat once you smell a nutty aroma.
Transfer: Transfer the butter to a bowl quickly after it’s browned, including the flecks for all that nutty flavor! If your butter is slightly burnt, you can strain out the flecks to avoid bitterness.
Store: Store until ready to use and enjoy.
How to Store
Brown butter will keep in the fridge for 2-3 weeks in the fridge in an airtight container.
Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before using.
Serving Suggestions
I love this brown butter so much, I use it to make scrambled eggs or sautéed vegetables. Sometimes, I’ll add it to granola as it helps the nuts and oats toast and gives it a richer nutty flavor. It’s also divine in mashed potatoes or in brown butter banana bread.
