I love the taste of butter without the milk solids for cooking food on the stovetop and roasting in the oven. Clarified butter has a higher smoking point without the dairy!
Set sticks of butter in a medium saucepan, heat on medium-high heat, and set the timer for 10 minutes. Turn it to low if the butter starts to bubble.
Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes more, undisturbed.
Gently spoon off the milk solids on the surface of the separated butter.
Using a strainer lined with cheesecloth, pour the clear butter into a storage container, leaving the last layer of milk solids in the pan if possible.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to a month. If using daily, I'll leave a jar on the counter for up to a week.
Notes:
To make ghee a more nutty flavor, cook butter longer until the milk solids have dropped to the bottom and lightly browned. The liquid will usually foam initially, spit a little, milk solids will brown on the bottom, and a little foam again before it is done.
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