3 Steps To Steam/Froth Milk In The Microwave
No steamer? No problem! Now, following this 3 steps to steam/froth milk in the microwave directions, you can enjoy making 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.
What’s 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 couldn’t believe how easy this was to do. 30 seconds and 3 easy steps. That’s it!
Check it out and make one of your favorite drinks right at home for a fraction of what it would cost in a coffee café.
3 Simple Steps To Steam/Froth Milk In The Microwave
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 you’ll get. It’s 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 it’s 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 don’t need a steamer to make steamed, foamed or frothed milk. There are a few ways to do this but today I’ll 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 a balloon whisk: 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! It’s a little different from warm frothed milk but if you’re going for an iced latte or cold foam this is how it’s 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!
What’s 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 you’re 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:
- 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)
- Put the lid on the jar tightly and shake, shake, shake! (About 20 to 30 seconds should do.)
- TAKE OFF LID, don’t 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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What’s the point of frothing milk?
Steaming or frothing milk creates a sweet, creamy texture that heating milk on its own doesn’t obtain. Also there’s something special about those bubbles that sit on top of your latte, it’s just so special!
3 Simple Steps to Steam/Froth Milk In The Microwave
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup skim or 1 percent milk
Instructions
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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, don’t forget to do this step. Place opened jar in the microwave for 30 seconds. You have steamed frothy milk!
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