How to Brown Butter

Place unsalted butter in a medium to large skillet set over medium heat. Allow butter to melt, about 5 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high and cook, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a rubber spatula constantly. Cook butter, swirling the pan and scraping the skillet until milk solids in the butter begin to brown, about 2-5 minutes.

Once the butter is toffee-like in color and fragrant, immediately pour into a small heatproof bowl. Watch your butter carefully, as it's easy to go from brown to burnt in a flash.

Use your browned butter in any recipe that calls for melted butter to add an additional deep caramelized layer of flavor.