How to make Clarified Butter

 

Clarified butter is made by removing all milk solids from butter. The result is a translucent, golden butter that withstands higher temperatures without burning. It's typically made by melting butter and letting the components separate. The water evaporates, whey proteins rise to the top and are removed, and the remaining milk solids (casein) settle at the bottom. The clear butterfat that remains on top is then poured off, which is the clarified butter.