How to steam milk at home for latte

No steamer?No problem! Now you can easily steam or froth milk in the microwave and enjoy your favorite lattes and cappuccinos at home.

3 Simple Steps To Steam/Froth Milk In The Microwave

Coffee café drinks can be so expensive. Lattes, Cappuccinos, Steamed Hot Coffees and Teas. You name it.

Whats in all these drinks is the steamed/frothy milk that either sits on top all fluffy or in a pretty decoration.

Sometimes the milk is mixed in one of these tempting hot drinks.

When I first learned about steaming and frothing the milk at home, I couldnt believe how easy this was to do. 30 seconds and 3 easy steps. Thats it!

Check it out and make one of your favorite drinks right athome for a fraction of what it would costin a coffee café.

What is Frothing?

Frothing is the term used for creating bubbles in milk. Traditionally, this is done by blowing air or steam through the milk.

Depending on the type of milk you use will determine the amount of froth youll get. Its possible to froth any kind of milk but soy milk will be the most difficult. Most people recommend 2% milk for drinks using frothed or steamed milk but really its up to you. The fat content in the milk will change the taste so adjust to your taste buds. Whole milk will have the creamiest flavor and skim milk will have the wateriest flavor.

Wait, so you can steam milk without a steamer?

Yes you can! You dont need a steamer to make steamed, foamed or frothed milk. There are a few ways to do this but today Ill outline my three-step, one-minute method for steaming milk in the microwave without any special tools, but you can mimic the steamer method in a few different ways.

With a French press: you can froth the milk by hand with a French press by pouring your heated milk into the French press, about a quarter full, and then pumping the plunger up and down quickly to create those frothy air bubbles.

Use aballoonwhisk: Start by heating up milk in a saucepan on the stove over low-medium heat. As it warms, beat it quickly with a balloon whisk. You can also use a hand mixer but note that it will be easy to spray milk everywhere so use caution!

Use a milk frother: This is kind of tool that ranges in price from inexpensive to luxury.

Can you froth cold milk?

You can! Its a little different from warm frothed milk but if youre going for an iced latte or cold foam this is how its done.

With a blender: This is a quick and easy method. Pour your milk into the blender and blend for between 15 and 30 seconds.

Using a hand-held frother: With this method, add a few ounces of milk to a glass or Mason jar and submerge the wand in milk. Froth it until your milk reaches desired frothiness.

With an electric frothing machine: Some electric frothing machines have cold-frothing settings and if you have one of those babies, then frothing cold milk is as simple as pushing a button!

Whats the difference between steamed milk and frothed milk?

Steamed milk and frothed milk are really quite similar. The main difference is frothed milk has more air bubbles than steamed milk. When you froth milk in the microwave youre adding all those microbubbles that make lattes and cappuccinos so amazing.

3 Simple Steps To Steam/Froth Milk In The Microwave

Yields one serving

Calories: 41, fat 0 grams

Ingredients:

• About 1/2 cup milk of choice, almond and coconut milk also work

Directions:

1. Pour milk into small or medium mason jar. Make sure you only fill half way. (You need the milk to have room to froth and puff up)
2. Put the lid on the jar tightly and shake, shake, shake! (About 20 to 30 seconds should do.)
3. TAKE OFF LID, dont forget to do this step. Place opened jar in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. You have steamed frothy milk!

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Cant forget this one...Copycat Starbucks Blond Vanilla Latte

Whats the point of frothing milk?

Steaming or frothing milk creates a sweet, creamy texture that heating milk on its own doesnt obtain. Also theres something special about those bubbles that sit on top of your latte, its just so special!

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3 Simple Steps to Steam/Froth Milk In The Microwave

Now you can easily steam/froth milk right in the microwave and enjoy your favorite lattes and cappuccinos at home.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American, French, Italian

Keyword cappuccino, frothy, steamed milk

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 2 minutes

Servings 1 serving

Calories 41 kcal

Author Pam Beth

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup skim or 1 percent milk

Instructions

1. 1.Pour milk into small or medium mason jar. Make sure you only fill half way. (You need the milk to have room to froth and puff up)

   2.Put the lid on the jar tightly and shake, shake, shake! (About 20 to 30 seconds should do.)

   3.TAKE OFF LID, dont forget to do this step. Place opened jar in the microwave for 30 seconds. You have steamed frothy milk!

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