The milk solids in butter create a low smoke point meaning that butter burns very easily. To increase the smoke point the milk solids are removed.
Clarified butter is used exactly the same in recipes as regular butter. 1 cup clarified butter = 1 cup butter.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
Instructions:
Place butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Cook 5 minutes or until completely melted and beginning to foam. Skim solids off the top with a spoon and discard. Slowly pour remaining butter out of pan, leaving the solids in pan, again discard solids.