Let the Milk Solids Separate
The foam on the surface is the butter's water content boiling off. The white residue is the milk solids separating out from the butterfat and water.Next page >>
How To Clarify Butter
By Danilo Alfaro, About.com Guide
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- Begin With Unsalted Butter
- Let the Milk Solids Separate
- Skim the Foam and Milk Solids
- Set Aside the Milk Solids
- Continue Skimming and Simmering
- Remove Clarified Butter From Heat
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