Buerre Monte

5-minute butter sauce. Recipe from America’s Test Kitchen

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring water to simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Reduce water to a gentle simmer.

Step 3

Add one piece of butter and whisk constantly for about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Repeat with the rest of the butter, one piece at a time. Never stop whisking.

Step 5

Whisk until each piece is fully incorporated and smooth, which will take about 3 minutes total.

Step 6

Taste and season as you’d wish.