double boiler clarified butter with video

How To Make double boiler clarified butter with video

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  Step 1
  Chef’s Note: If you want to watch the video, click here: http://youtu.be/JGXgIllmvGc
• Step 2
  Fill the bottom portion of the double boiler with water, about half way up.
• Step 3
  Set on the burner and bring it up to a good simmer.
• Step 4
  Meanwhile, cut the butter into cubes and place in the top portion of the double boiler.
• Step 5
  Place over the simmering water, and allow the butter to completely melt, about 8 to 12 minutes.
• Step 6
  As the foam begins to rise to the surface skim it off with a small spoon, ladle, or gravy separator.
• Step 7
  Continue the process until the butter no longer generates any more foam, about 20 minutes.
• Step 8
  Remove from heat, and carefully remove any additional foam.
• Step 9
  Strain the mixture through a couple of folds of cheesecloth, or a fine tea strainer, into a sealable container.
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  Step 10
  Chef’s Note: The milk solids collect at the bottom of the pan; therefore, as you are pouring the butter fat, stop before they go into the strainer.
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  Step 11
  Chef’s Tip: Some people use the leftover milk solids on popcorn.
• Step 12
  The golden nectar you now have is clarified butter, ready for use.
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  Step 13
  Chef’s Note: Clarified butter will last for several months.
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  Step 14
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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