Brown Butter Spread
- Anthology of Crumbs
- Sep 27
- 1 min read
1
Searing the Beef
Substitutions: Use salted butter for a more savory spread.
Serving: Spread on warm muffins, pancakes, or toast. Stir into oatmeal for nutty flavor.
Make-ahead: Can be made up to 3 days in advance. Best stored at room temperature, covered.
Pairing suggestion: Lovely with a latte, herbal tea, or poured over fresh fruit smoothies in the morning.
Leftovers: If chilled, let stand at room temperature to soften before spreading.
2
Sweetened Version
Add 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup to butter:
Place half the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Swirl gently until foam subsides and sediment browns deeply. Pour butter and browned bits into a shallow bowl and cool to room temperature, at least 1 hour or overnight.
Whisk the remaining softened butter in a small bowl until creamy. Gradually add the cooled brown butter and sediment, whisking until fully incorporated.
Whip in maple syrup until fluffy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and store at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
Notes
1
Place half the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Swirl gently as it melts. The foam will subside and sediment will brown at the bottom. Continue swirling until the sediment turns deep golden. Immediately pour butter and browned bits into a shallow bowl. Let cool to room temperature, swirling occasionally, at least 1 hour or overnight.
2
Whisk the remaining softened butter in a small bowl by hand or with a mixer. Gradually add cooled brown butter and sediment, whisking until smooth and fully combined. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and store at room temperature for several days.
Instructions
1 cup softened butter 250 ml (2 sticks)
Brown Butter Spread
Anthology of Crumbs
Brown butter is simple but transformative, turning everyday butter into something fragrant and nutty. Slowly melted and whisked into softened butter, it becomes a spread that deepens the flavor of muffins, quick breads, or even pancakes. It is best made ahead, giving time for its richness to mellow before serving.
Servings :
1 cup
Calories:
Prep Time
70 minutes (includes cooling time)
Cooking Time
10 min
Rest Time
0
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
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