How to Clarify Butter
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
12 tablespoons
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Clarify Butter
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This method for clarifying butter removes milk solids and water to produce clear, golden clarified butter. The end result has a higher smoke point and richer flavor, ideal for cooking and baking. The process involves gently melting butter, skimming foam, and straining to leave pure butterfat behind.
Description
Clarified butter is made by slowly melting butter over low heat to separate the milk solids and water from the butterfat. By carefully skimming foam off the surface and straining the liquid through a coffee filter or cheesecloth, the resulting golden liquid is clear butterfat free of solids. Because the milk solids, which burn easily, are removed, clarified butter can be used for cooking at higher temperatures. It has a clean fatty flavor and can be refrigerated for up to a month. This preparation is a simple way to improve butter’s cooking properties.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound butter
Instructions
- Place butter in a small saucepan and melt over low heat.
- Cook at a low temperature ensuring the butter isn't browning while gently skimming the foam off the top. This can take a little time, be patient.
- Once the foam has been removed and you're left with a yellow liquid, allow it to cool/rest for about 5-7 minutes. You'll see some sediment at the bottom (these are the milk solids).
- Line a mesh strainer with a coffee filter or cheesecloth and gently pour the golden liquid into a container while leaving any solids behind.
- Refrigerate clarified butter up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
271
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
9mg
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
945IU
(19%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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