What kind of milk to choose
In order to get the right foam - tender and airy - it is important to be responsible in choosing the main product - milk. First of all, you should pay attention to the protein content and fat content. The more protein in the liquid, the easier it is to whip. And the amount of fat affects the density and density of the foam. It is best to choose ultra-pasteurized milk.
In addition to traditional cow's milk, for making cappuccino you can also take vegetable analogues, such as soy, coconut milk, rice milk, oat milk or almond "milk". However, such drinks whipped, as a rule, a little worse than animal origin. Nevertheless, they will be a real salvation for vegans, fasting people or those who suffer from dairy intolerance. If you prefer plant-based foods, look for ones that are labeled coffee-friendly.
Proper preparation of milk for whipping
To ensure that the milk is well whipped and does not spoil the taste of the coffee, you need to heat it before making the crema. But under no circumstances bring it to a boil. The optimal temperature is 60-65 ° C. If you do not have a cooking thermometer, be guided by the appearance of the product: a light steam should appear over the milk.
At 60-65 ° C the maximum natural sweetness is revealed in the drink, which gives lactose. If you heat it a little too high, the protein may curdle and form unsavory flakes.
Interesting fact
Before making a cappuccino in a coffee machine, on the other hand, the milk should be cooled to about 4 ° C. The appliance can heat and whip the product at the same time, which gives a perfect result.
Ways to whip milk
If you do not have a coffee machine, you can use improvised means, such as a fork or a simple glass jar. With a few tricks, you'll have a delicious cup of coffee at home. Here's how to whip your milk the right way so you don't end up disappointed.
1. Cappuccinator .
A manual cappuccinator, which is a small, thin whisk with a spring at the end, battery- or battery-operated and designed specifically for whipping milk. It is inexpensive and easy to use. It is best used in a suitable bowl: with a narrow bottom and high walls. When whipping with the cappuccinator, the whisk should be held still at an angle of approx. 45° and should not touch the day. The milk should double in volume - this will take about 5 minutes.
Tip
You can also whip the foam with an ordinary mixer, but you have to be careful: there will be much more splatter. In addition, you may need a little more time.
2. With a fork or a whisk
The most difficult thing to whip the foam for coffee at home with a fork or hand whisk: it's quite a time-consuming and difficult process, besides, it's not fast at all. Heated milk is whipped with a fork or a whisk at an angle of about 20° in short motions. Of course, the result will not be exactly the same as in professional coffee houses, but you can enjoy a little soft foam in a cup of cappuccino.
3. In a French press
If you have a French press at home, you can use it not only to brew tea, but also to make a nice, delicate cappuccino. Active up and down movements of the flask in warm milk will be enough to create the right consistency of froth.
To whip the milk base for coffee in this way, you will need about 2-3 minutes. However, this process can be accelerated, and at the same time make the drink more tasty: add a few tablespoons of cream of the same temperature to the warm milk.
4. In a jar.
You can also use a simple glass jar for whipping - the main thing is that it must be clean and absolutely dry inside. It works like a shaker: just pour the right amount of milk into the jar, close the lid tightly and shake the container vigorously.
Make sure that the liquid does not fill the jar completely: it will increase as it whips. Avoid sudden movements, try to whip smoothly and evenly, with the same amplitude - so you will be able to whip the foam as quickly as possible.
How to combine milk and coffee correctly
It is very important not only to make a lush foam, but also to combine it with the main component of the drink - black coffee. This can be done in two ways.
The first assumes that the coffee is mixed with the milk that remains under the whipped foam, and the "cap" itself is carefully laid out with a spoon on top.
The second option is to carefully pour the whipped milk into a cup, then place a spoon on the side and on it carefully add an invigorating drink to the bottom of the dishes.
What can you do?
Variety your homemade coffee with different additives. For example, add marshmallow, cinnamon, your favorite syrup or grated chocolate. You can also experiment with types of coffee: make a latte, a raff or a mochaccino.
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