How to Make Browned Butter
Learn how to make Browned Butter, a simple and delicious ingredient that's a staple in many restaurants, and for a good reason! From seafood to cookies, this rich and nutty butter elevates so many dishes to the next level.
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter 85 g (¾ stick)
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.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg