Clarified Butter

[Canapés, Savouries and Snacks]

METHOD 1:

Put the butter into a pan with a cupful of water and heat until melted and frothy. Allow to cool and set solid, then lift the butter, now clarified off the top of the liquid.

METHOD 2:

Heat butter until foaming without allowing it to burn. Pour it through muslin or a double layer of clean 'J' cloth.

METHOD 3:

Melt the butter in a pan, skim off the froth with a slotted spoon.