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Brown Butter

Brown Butter

Prep: 5 min
Ready: 10 min
Any amount
breakfastcondimentsgluten-freequickseafoodvegetablevegetarian

Transform ordinary butter into a fragrant, nutty culinary powerhouse with this simple technique. Brown butter adds incredible depth and complexity to crepes, pancakes, fish dishes, vegetable soups, and more. The golden, toasted milk solids create an irresistible aroma and rich flavor that elevates any dish from good to extraordinary.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter (any amount)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking while swirling the pan every few seconds.
  2. Keep cooking until all water has evaporated, the milk solids on the bottom turn deep golden brown, and the butter smells fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes (timing depends on amount and pan size).
  3. Immediately pour into another container to stop the cooking process. Include the toasted milk solids for maximum flavor, unless using as a cooking fat where solids might burn.
  4. Use immediately or store for later. Perfect for drizzling over fish, vegetables, or incorporating into pancakes and crepes.