Cappuccino Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Milk
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Espresso
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Begin by brewing a shot of espresso using an espresso machine. Use 2 tablespoons of finely ground coffee in the portafilter and tamp it down firmly. Brew the espresso until you have a single shot (approximately 1 ounce).
Frothing the Milk
- 2
Froth the Milk
Pour 1 cup of milk into a frothing pitcher. Heat the milk on the stove or in a microwave until hot but not boiling. Use a milk frother or steam wand to froth the milk until it doubles in volume and has a velvety texture.
Assembling the Cappuccino
- 3
Combine Espresso and Milk
In a coffee cup, pour the brewed shot of espresso. Slowly add the frothed milk on top of the espresso, aiming for a 1:1:1 ratio of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam.
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