1 lb unsalted butter
1) In a heavy pan, melt 1 lb of butter over low heat only until the butter melts.
2) Turn of the stove and skim off the froth that appears on the top.
3) Carefully pour the butter into a glass jar, leaving the residue behind. Discard the residue.
Notes: this makes 1-1/2 cups. You can store this in a cool, dry place without it becoming rancid. Clarified butter is excellent for cooking at high heat without burning.
Since the the lactose is removed, it is lactose-free, and contains not transfatty acids.