How to soften frozen butter

This short video recipe tutorial will show you how to soften frozen butter. This simple life hack is one way how to make your life easier when you find yourself with a pound of chilled or frozen butter that you need to use. The simple life hack offers up an easy way to have your butter ready in no time, perfect for slathering on a piece of toast or using on top of a side dish of cooked vegetables. This simple life hack takes barely any time to do, and can be achieved using simple tools that you most likely already have in your kitchen.

Many people across the country use butter on a regular basis, as one of the staple ingredients in their pantries. Butter can be used for a variety of things from buttering toast, making buttercream frosting, slathering on top of hot vegetables (corn especially), and so much more. Did you know that one of the best ways you can enjoy butter is a simple technique that browns the butter? Brown butter spread is delicious slathered on toast; it's also delicious on its own, or you can add a pinch of cinnamon that will remind you of cinnamon buns. Brown butter takes any cake recipe to a whole new level of perfect, nutty flavor and adds toasted flavors to sweet desserts or even savory dishes like pasta and risotto. Everyone who spends any time in the kitchen should know how to brown butter, especially considering how easy it is. If you have some butter, a pan, and a rubber spatula, you have everything you need to make this delicious creation.

You can use salted or unsalted butter it's up to you. You can use a saucepan or pot and turn the heat to medium. It is very important to never take your eyes of the pan as the butter is easy to burn if you don't pay close attention. Start with medium-low to low heat if this is your first time browning butter so you can get a feel for how it works. The butter will get bubbly, and sometimes it foams, all butter is different. After the butter starts to bubble, you will see those little brown bits on the bottom of the saucepan, be sure to stir with your rubber spatula. You will probably also smell them as well. As soon as you see those start form, turn off the heat and continue to stir, and stir for another 30 seconds or so. Those brown dots are pure caramel, buttery goodness. Depending on how you will use the brown butter will determine how you store it. You might use it immediately to make a lasagna or other pasta dish idea. If you are using it for cookies or muffins, let it cool slightly before using. Or you can store the butter in the fridge to use it later to slather on top of toast. This easy to make butter recipe will leave you feeling like a chef, and impress your friends.

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