Clarified Butter
From: Gisele, Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Clarified butter is used in the making of white sauces or to brown meats and vegetables. It does not burn as easily as fresh butter.
This butter will keep for approximately 2 weeks, refrigerated.
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] butter
  • Arrange butter into an stainless-steel bowl or into the upper part of a double boiler.
  • Transfer bowl or upper part of double boiler over hot, simmering water; leave to melt butter, over low heat.
  • Do not stir.
  • If desired, remove impurities:
    Pour melted butter through a cheesecloth [impurities will cling to the cheesecloth]
    or
    Cool butter and then remove impurities.