What is the purpose of clarifying butter?

Question

Question 9 options:

A)

To remove its milk solids and water

B)

To give the butter a thicker consistency

C)

To make the butter lower in fat

Answer 1

The purpose of clarifying butter is:

A) To remove its milk solids and water.

Clarifying butter involves simmering it to separate the fat from the milk solids and water, resulting in pure butterfat, which has a higher smoke point and a longer shelf life.