Step 1

Place butter into a cold, light-colored skillet.

Step 2

Heat on medium-high and allow butter to melt, whisking constantly to ensure even cooking. Butter should start to foam and sizzle.

Step 3

Continue whisking until milk solids separate and begin to turn golden brown.

Step 4

When butter is golden brown and you smell a nutty aroma, remove from heat and transfer immediately to a heatproof container, being sure to scrape all the brown bits from the pan with it.

Step 5

If using to substitute for regular butter in a recipe, add 1 tbsp water and stir before adding to recipe or chilling in refrigerator.