Cafe Au Lait Coffee

How to make Cafe Au Lait Coffee Recipe - The classic French breakfast coffee with milk is traditionally served in a bowl with no handles, big enough to accommodate the dipping of a baguette. Picking up the bowl to drink will warm your hands on chilly mornings.

BREWER, DAIRY MILK, TEMP HOT, SERVES 1

Equipment:
drip or filter-style brewer
small saucepan
large bowl

Ingredients:
6fl oz (180ml) strong filter coffee
6fl oz (180ml) milk

CHOOSING YOUR COFFEE:
For an authentic flavor, choose a darker roast. The French have a tradition of roasting their coffee until it is a bit oily and bittersweet. This style works best of all when combined with a lot of whole milk.

Method:
1. Prepare the coffee in your choice of drip or filter-style brewer.

TIP:
While the French press might seem the most appropriate brewer for a café au lait, a lot of people in France use the stove-top moka pot at home, which can create a stronger brew.

2. Pour the milk into the small saucepan and set over medium heat. Allow it to heat up gently for about 3–4 minutes, until 140–150°F (60–65°C).

3. Pour the brewed coffee into the bowl. Pour in the warm milk to taste, and enjoy.

TIP:
If you want something to dip into your café au lait but don’t fancy the traditional French baguette why not keep with the theme and choose a delicious flaky croissant or pain au chocolat?

Notes:
WHOLE MILK, WARMED SLOWLY ON THE STOVE, COMPLEMENTS A STRONG, DARK ROASTED FILTER COFFEE

Cafe Au Lait Coffee