Beurre Noisette: The Seconds That Matter

Light-colored saucepan showing butter at the perfect brown butter stage—deep amber milk solids visible at bottom, golden-brown liquid above, wisps of nutty aroma suggested. Heatproof bowl nearby ready to receive the butter. Progression visual showing butter stages from melted (pale) to foaming to perfect amber to too-dark burnt. Kitchen setting, dramatic lighting emphasizing the color transformation, instructional composition.