Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (454g) unsalted butter

Instructions:

  1. Place the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow it to melt completely, stirring occasionally.
  2. Reduce the heat to low. The butter will begin to bubble and foam. Let it simmer gently.
  3. As it simmers, milk solids will separate and sink to the bottom of the pan. You'll see foam forming on top.
  4. Watch carefully as the ghee develops its nutty aroma. The milk solids at the bottom will turn light golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
  5. Once the milk solids are golden brown and the ghee is clear and fragrant, remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. Carefully strain the ghee through a fine-mesh sieve (lined with cheesecloth if using) into a heat-resistant bowl or jar. This will remove the browned milk solids.
  7. Allow the ghee to cool completely at room temperature. It will solidify as it cools. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months or in the refrigerator for up to a year.