Step 1

Heat butter in a light color saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking once butter has melted, the butter will become foamy, you don’t have to whisk yet. When the foam subsides, you will see clear bubbles, start whisking at this point to keep the milk solids from burning. When the butter starts to brown, watch the color carefully, when the butter is caramel in color and smells nutty, turn off the heat. This will take approximately 8 minutes and 30 seconds.

Step 2

Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a jar for storage in the refrigerator. You can strain the solid out of the butter using a fine mesh sieve lined with some cheese cloth, if desired.