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Clarified Butter

Clarified butter is used in many recipes including Hollandaise. It has a much higher smoke point than regular butter
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 ounces
Calories: 1600kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Melt 8 ounces unsalted butter in a small sauce pan over a low heat.
  • Once the butter has melted, there will be a layer of white foam on the top. Carefully skim off all of the white foam.
  • Slowly pour melted butter into a container, making sure to leave the milk solids in the sauce pan.
  • Store in an jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks.