Clarified Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Place the butter in a 2-quart saucepan and set over medium heat.
2. 2
   Once the butter has liquefied, decrease the heat to lowest setting then adjust to maintain a low boil.
3. 3
   Cook for approximately 45 minutes or until the butter reaches 260 degrees F, is clear, and the foam on top is slightly browned.
4. 4
   Strain the clarified butter through 4 layers of cheesecloth set into a hand strainer into a heatproof vessel.
5. 5
   Cool completely before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to six months.
6. 6
   Can be frozen for up to a year.