How to brown butter
- Add cubed butter to saucepan over medium low heat (cubing the butter first allows it to melt more evenly).
- Butter will melt and start to foam. Stir frequently with a rubber spatula, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Continue to cook butter until you see brown specs in the butter and it has a nutty aroma.
- Remove from heat immediately and pour it into a heatproof container. If left in the pan it will continue to cook and burn.
- Use the melted browned butter right away or put in the fridge for later use.
It’s much quicker, easier, and safer to brown butter in the microwave. I use the glass bowl from my K-5 bowl, and when it’s cooled it’s ready to proceed w/ the recipe. I learned this from Epicurious.com. I make browned butter often to make Crumbly Cranberry Shortbread Bars, as well as several other recipes that call for it.