Cafe Au Lait Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Milk
Sweetener & Garnish (optional)
Method
Brew coffee
Make strong coffee
Brew 1 cup of very strong coffee (use about double the usual coffee grounds to water ratio). If using instant espresso powder for extra strength, dissolve 1/4 tsp into the hot coffee and stir until dissolved.
Prepare milk
Heat and froth milk
Pour 1 cup milk into a small saucepan. Add 1/2 tsp unsalted butter if using. Warm over medium-low heat until steaming (do not boil), about 3–4 minutes. If you have a milk frother or steam wand, froth until you get small, silky microfoam (about 20–30 seconds). If you don't have a frother, vigorously whisk, shake in a tightly sealed jar for 30–60 seconds, or use an immersion blender for 10–15 seconds to create foam.
Assemble
Garnish and serve
Lightly dust the foam with a pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of ground cinnamon or cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately.