CLARIFIED BUTTER

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Clarified butter can withstand heat without burning for a longer period and at a higher temperature than whole, nonclarified butter, making it ideal for pan-frying. Clarifying is a relatively simple process that takes just a few extra minutes. Essentially, you're removing the water content and white milk solids from the butter. Expect to end up with about 25 percent less butter than you started with. Clarified butter keeps up to 1 month in the fridge. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick

Time 10m

Yield 12 tablespoons, or 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)

Steps:

  • In a small pot, melt butter over low heat until bubbling and foaming subsides. Remove from heat, let cool slightly (don't let butter resolidify), then skim any foam off the top.
  • Line a sieve with cheesecloth or a clean dish towel and place over a heat-safe bowl or container. Leaving the white milk solids at the bottom of the pot, carefully pour or spoon yellow butter fat through the sieve and into the container. Let cool completely before refrigerating for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 15 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Shapla Miss
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been using it for years now, and it never fails to impress.


Orlando Bloomsbury
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This clarified butter is a game-changer. It makes everything taste better!


Nisan Lama
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and the results are always perfect.


ABEDNEGO RONO
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This clarified butter is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes so good.


Maria Zuniga
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I've been looking for a good clarified butter recipe for ages, and I'm so glad I finally found this one.


Mikhail Putilov
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This clarified butter is a must-have for any home cook.


Khalil Ahmed Langou
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I love that this clarified butter is so versatile. I use it for everything from sautéing to baking.


Sheila Griffin
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This clarified butter is a game-changer. It makes everything taste better!


Ayinde Funmilayo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been using it for years now, and it never fails to impress.


Naizjuney Talpur
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This clarified butter is perfect for sautéing and frying. It doesn't burn or smoke, and it gives food a beautiful golden color.


Shakirhussain Samoon
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I've tried other clarified butter recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so clear and clean-tasting.


AiInGame
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the results are always perfect.


Charlotte McNamara
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This clarified butter is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. It's so rich and flavorful, and it really takes my dishes to the next level.