How to Brown Butter Without Burning It
Once you learn how to brown butter the right way, there's no going back. This simple trick unlocks a rich, nutty flavor that makes everything—from cookies to frosting—taste gourmet. Burnt butter? Not today.
Servings 4
Calories 203kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
- Cut butter into pieces and place in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet over low to medium heat.
- Let the butter melt completely. As it continues to cook, it will start to foam. Stir often with a whisk or wooden spoon.
- After the foaming subsides, the butter will begin to change from a pale yellow to golden amber.
- As soon as you see brown bits beginning to form and the color changes, remove the pan from the heat to prevent the butter from burning. Keep stirring it in the pan until the color is a deep golden brown.
- Pour the brown butter into a heat-proof container, including any sediment or solids at the bottom of the pan.
Notes
- Stir frequently, don’t get distracted.
- Use a light-colored pan so you can see when it changes color.
- Remove from the pan as soon as it is brown so that it doesn’t continue to cook.
