Cooking With Butter? 5 Tips To Avoid Burning It

Clarified butter is pure butterfat, with the milk solids and water removed, making it ideal for high temperatures.

One of the primary culprits behind burnt butter is excessive heat. To prevent this, start by heating your pan over medium heat and then add the butter.

Add a splash of oil to the pan before melting the butter. The oil acts as a buffer and provides a bit of insurance against burning.

Keep a close watch on the colour and aroma of the melting butter. When it begins to turn a light golden brown, it's time to remove it from the heat.

Consider adding it towards the end of the cooking process to prevent burning. By doing so, you can also give the dish a luscious, velvety texture.