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Homemade Cappuccino

Delight in the cozy ambiance of a café right at home with this simple and delicious homemade cappuccino recipe. Perfect for coffee lovers and beginners alike!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: Café-style, Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shot 1 ounce of espresso
  • 1 cup of milk whole, skim, or your preferred milk
  • Sweeteners or syrups optional

Method
 

  1. Grind Your Coffee Beans: Use a burr grinder to grind your coffee beans to a fine texture, similar to powdered sugar.
  2. Brew the Espresso: Load your portafilter with the freshly ground coffee, tamp it down evenly, and lock it into your espresso machine. Brew the espresso, aiming for a 25–30 second extraction time.
  3. Froth the Milk: Pour cold milk into a stainless steel pitcher. Use the steam wand on your espresso machine, positioning the nozzle just below the surface to create microfoam. The milk should be silky smooth with no large bubbles.
  4. Combine the ingredients: Pour the freshly brewed espresso into a pre-warmed cup. Gently add the frothed milk, aiming for a 1:1:1 ratio of espresso, steamed milk, and foam.
  5. Customize (optional): Add sweeteners or syrups like vanilla or caramel to taste. For an extra touch, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or cocoa powder on top.

Notes

Experiment with different milk types and flavors to find your perfect combination.
Practice makes perfect; don’t get discouraged if your first few attempts aren’t café-quality.