But what does this mean, and how can you do it?
Browning butter gives a recipe a nice toasted, nutty flavor that you might’t get with regularbutter.
These milk solids then begin to cook and turn a brown colorand voila!
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You have deliciously browned butter.
An imperfect touch can lead to a skillet of burned butter, leaving many a home chef frustrated.
Here’s her advice on how to achieve nutty, flavorful browned butterwithout burning it.
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“The sides of the sauce pan also allow the bubbles to form without much worry.”
Control the heat
Controlling the heat is a crucial to successfully browning butter without burning it.
Be sure to keep your eyes on both the stove and your pats of butter as they melt.
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Because of this, Swan says this isn’t the time to walk away and do other cooking tasks.
“The bubbles will start to form when the water in the butter begins to boil off.
This is when things start to get risky, because water protects from burning,” explains Swan.
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“So when you see the bubbles, stay put and watch the butter.
Use your nose
you might trust your own senses to help you along as you cook.
When it comes to browning butter, the smell will let you know when it’s done.
This is when it will begin to smell nutty and delicious,” says Swan.
So, it will continue to cook the solids, resulting in burned butter."
“Pour the butter into a shallow dishlike a pasta bowlto cool it quickly,” suggests Swan.
