COOKING GLOSSARY

A dictionary of culinary terms

Beurre Noisette (Brown Butter)

Disclosure: Product links, including Amazon links, will take you to our affiliate partner websites. We may earn a commission on purchases.

Definition:

brownbutter
The process of making brown butter.

In French, the term ‘beurre noisette’ loosely translates to ‘brown butter’ (literally, it’s hazelnut butter). It is unsalted butter that has been gently heated until the milk solids separate from the butterfat, and the milk solids reach a hazelnut colour. This browning enriches the butter with a nutty flavour.

Butter will begin to brown at 266 °F (130 °C).

Sizzle and Sear Kitchen Equipment Deal Alerts In Your Inbox

Kitchen Equipment Reviews

Chef Sac Review: Tactical Chef Knife Backpack
Ninja Woodfire Review: Infuse Smoke into Your Cooking!
Liberty Tabletop Review: Made in USA Flatware

Delicious Recipes

Extra Tender Beef and Broccoli
How to Make Butterscotch Pudding From Scratch
Royal Peach Chill | Ninja SLUSHi Recipe

Food Articles

Comparison: Ninja CREAMi Deluxe vs. Regular vs. Swirl
Can you use a cooling rack in the oven?
Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System vs. Professional Plus Kitchen System