How to Clarify Butter into Ghee

1. 1

   Melt Butter

   5 min

   Gently melt unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat until fully liquid.

2. 2

   Simmer & Skim Foam

   10 min

   Continue simmering and carefully skim off the white foam that rises to the surface using a spoon.

3. 3

   Observe Separation

   5 min

   Watch as the butter separates into three distinct layers: foam, clear liquid, and milk solids at the bottom.

4. 4

   Brown Milk Solids

   10 min

   Continue simmering until the milk solids at the bottom turn golden brown and the top liquid is perfectly clear.

5. 5

   Cool Slightly

   5 min

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the ghee to cool for a few minutes before straining.

6. 6

   Strain Ghee

   2 min

   Carefully pour the clear liquid ghee through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean, heatproof jar.

7. 7

   Store & Enjoy

   30 min

   Once completely cooled, seal the jar and store your homemade ghee at room temperature for several months.