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Clarified Butter Recipe
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
20m
Total Time
20m
This clarified butter recipe creates a rich, golden liquid perfect for cooking and baking. By melting and separating the milk solids from the butter, you get a pure and clear buttery flavor that's great for sautéing or as a dip for seafood. It's simple to make and adds a decadent touch to any dish.
Ingredients
Servings:
12
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Steps
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
2
Continue to cook over medium-high heat; an even layer of white milk proteins will float to the surface.
3
Bring to a boil; the milk proteins will become foamy.
4
Lower heat to medium and continue to gently boil; the milk proteins will break apart.
5
As butter gently boils, milk proteins will eventually sink to the bottom of the pot, and the boiling will begin to calm and then cease. Adjust heat as needed to continue boiling off water without scorching milk solids.
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Once boiling has stopped, pour butter through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or through a coffee filter into a heatproof container to remove browned milk solids. Let cool, then transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use. Clarified butter should keep at least 6 months in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories336kcal16%
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Fat37g1%
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Saturated Fat24g1%
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Carbohydrates0g0%
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Fiber0g0%
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Sugar0g0%
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Protein0g0%
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Cholesterol101mg5%
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Sodium2mg0%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.