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Brown Butter

5 from 5 votes
Brown butter is regular butter that's been melted and cooked until the milk solids turn golden, creating a nutty, caramel-like flavor. This simple staple will take your kitchen from basic to extra!
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings1 cup

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter unsalted (make as much or as little as you need, doesn't have to be 1 cup)

Instructions

  • Cut butter into chunks and place in a light colored pan.  Place pan over medium heat and stir butter until melted.
  • Continue to cook, slightly simmering, until butter foams, stirring often
  • Once butter forms toasty brown bits, becomes a golden caramel color, and has a warm nutty aroma, remove from heat and pour into a separate bowl.  Use immediately, or refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup butter, Calories: 1628kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.1g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 184g, Saturated Fat: 117g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 48g, Trans Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 488mg, Sodium: 1460mg, Potassium: 54mg, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 5673IU, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brown Butter
Calories: 1628kcal
Author: Sara Wells
Cost: $1
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