Clarified butter has a longer shelf life than regular butter since the water and milk solids have been removed. Store the butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to six months. Alternatively, freeze it in ice cube trays for up to one year.
Ingredients
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2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
Description
Heat butter:
Place butter in a small saucepan and melt over low heat.
Remove from heat and allow solids to sink:
Remove from heat and allow milk solids to sink to bottom. Skim any foam from surface, then carefully pour off clarified butter, leaving solids behind.
