How to Make Deep-Fried Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Deep-fried butter is a delicious and indulgent treat that is sure to satisfy any craving for a rich, buttery snack. This unique dish is perfect for those looking to try something a little different, and it's surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you're looking for a fun fair-inspired snack or just want to indulge in a little bit of decadence, deep-fried butter is the perfect choice.

Despite its name, deep-fried butter isn't actually made by battering and frying sticks of butter. ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (Optional)
  • 1 ½ cups cold butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 quart vegetable oil, or as needed
  • toothpicks
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Whisk brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of butter into cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely. Place butter pieces in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until hard, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Beat buttermilk, eggs, and white sugar together in another bowl; add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture and beat until smooth. Gradually stir remaining flour into buttermilk mixture until desired batter consistency is reached.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Poke a toothpick into the center of each frozen piece of butter. Dip butter into batter to coat completely.
  • Working in batches, carefully drop coated butter pieces into hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed, about 2 minutes. Transfer fried butter to a paper-towel lined plate and dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    400 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 289mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 81mg