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    CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE: the easiest way to prepare it homemade!

    The clarified butter recipe is easier than you think and will change your way of cooking! People prefer mostly to fry with oil or common butter, but clarified butter permits to reach high temperatures, maintaining the flavor of the sweet cream butter. Don’t you believe me? Try it on! You need just a single ingredient, a good pot, a thermometer and a sieve 🙂

    CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE: the easiest way to prepare it homemade!

    18 sticks - 72 oz (2 Kg) unsalted butter

    CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE: the easiest way to prepare it homemade!

    BENEFITS OF CLARIFIED BUTTER

    Why prepare clarified butter? The most significant answer is simple: to fry with butter! It has the same flavor of common butter but resists at high temperature for a long time without burning itself. Effectively, the common butter starts to brown at 284° F (140° C), whereas clarified butter can reach 374/392° F (190/200° C) safely.
    Furthermore, this specific butter can help who is slightly lactose-intolerant. In the process of this butter, the casein is separated and discarded.

    CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE: the easiest way to prepare it homemade!

    DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLARIFIED BUTTER AND GHEE

    The main difference between western clarified butter and Asian Ghee is the temperature in the process. The ghee recipe requires boiling butter at a higher temperature to caramelize the protein and obtain the characteristic flavor. Otherwise, the clarified butter flavor is more delicate and fits better with Western cuisine.

    CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE: the easiest way to prepare it homemade!

    RECIPES WITH CLARIFIED BUTTER

    In Italy, the clarified butter is used to fry the famous "Cotoletta alla Milanese", or veal sweetbreads, or fish like sole. In England and United States, it is the preferred seasoning for shrimps and lobster. Several French Chefs prefer use this butter instead common butter preparing Croissants, and Béarnaise or Hollandaise sauces.

    CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE: the easiest way to prepare it homemade!

    A COUPLE OF SUGGESTIONS

    Make the clarified butter recipe is easy but requires correct temperatures. To control the process, and obtain a perfect result I strongly suggest to use a thermometer and a thick-bottomed heavy pot.
    Considering this kind of butter can be stored for weeks in the fridge, and for months in the freezer, I suggest to prepare a significant quantity and divide into a few jars or boxes.

    CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE: the easiest way to prepare it homemade!

    THE BEST WAY TO MAKE CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE

    Pour the butter into a thick-bottomed heavy pot, then place over medium-low heat. Melt the butter and set the kitchen thermometer. Now, adjust the flame in order to reach 212°F (100° C). At this time, the water inside the butter starts to evaporate creating a white foam on the surface.
    When the foam is dense, discard it with a slotted spoon. Remove the foam every time it regenerates.
    When the water is almost completely evaporated, the temperature of the butter will raise. Maintain the temperature between 221° F and 230° F (105° C/110° F) for 10 minutes. Is critical do not go over these temperatures!
    Finally, sift the liquid through a sieve lined with a few layers of cheesecloth, and pour into jars or boxes.
    Let the butter reach room temperature then store in the fridge.

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    CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE: the easiest way to prepare it homemade!
     
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    Prep time
    1 hour 30 mins
    Total time
    1 hour 30 mins
     
    Author: Filippo Trapella - philosokitchen.com
    Recipe type: spreadable
    Cuisine: International
    Ingredients
    • 72 oz (2 Kg) unsalted butter
    Instructions
    1. A COUPLE OF SUGGESTIONS
      Make the clarified butter recipe is easy but requires correct temperatures. To control the process, and obtain a perfect result I strongly suggest to use a thermometer and a thick-bottomed heavy pot.
      Considering this kind of butter can be stored for weeks in the fridge, and for months in the freezer, I suggest to prepare a significant quantity and divide into a few jars or boxes.
    2. THE BEST WAY TO MAKE CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE
      Pour the butter into a thick-bottomed heavy pot, then place over medium-low heat. Melt the butter and set the kitchen thermometer. Now, adjust the flame in order to reach 212°F (100° C). At this time, the water inside the butter starts to evaporate creating a white foam on the surface.
      When the foam is dense, discard it with a slotted spoon. Remove the foam every time it regenerates.
      When the water is almost completely evaporated, the temperature of the butter will raise. Maintain the temperature between 221° F and 230° F (105° C/110° F) for 10 minutes. Is critical do not go over these temperatures!
      Finally, sift the liquid through a sieve lined with a few layers of cheesecloth, and pour into jars or boxes.
      Let the butter reach room temperature then store in the fridge.
    3.5.3226

    CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE: the easiest way to prepare it homemade!

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    1. JoAnn says

      February 01, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      Needed to know the difference between cooking with store butter vs cooking with clarified bitter. Im going to follow instructions because when I cook with regular butter, it always burns. Thank you for posting such good information for us who love to cook! Exellent information for perfect fried foods.

      Reply
      • Filippo Trapella says

        February 08, 2017 at 1:05 pm

        Thanks JoAnn,
        I just made Indian ghee as well, and I will post it as soon as possible!

        Happy cooking!

        F.

        Reply
    2. LadyJo says

      November 25, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      Great! My first time, but I did use my thermometer. Turned out just like the picture. Not hard at all.

      Reply
      • Filippo Trapella says

        November 25, 2018 at 4:33 pm

        Great LadyJo!
        I'm happy you made it 🙂

        Happy cooking

        F.

        Reply

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