Recent Examples on the WebMeanwhile, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until butter is completely melted and a thermometer inserted in milk mixture registers 120°F, about 5 minutes.—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 To make these muffins extra moist and to boost their lemony taste, mix ¼ cup lemon juice with ¼ cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.—Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024 In a saucepan, bring a small amount of water or stock to a boil.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 Add olive oil to a saucepan and place over medium-high heat.—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024 Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Put the butter, oil and garlic with some salt and pepper into a saucepan over a low heat.—The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Jan. 2024 Thaw overnight before reheating in a saucepan over medium heat.—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024 Melt chocolate: In a medium saucepan, melt butter until bubbling but not brown.—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
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