Best 3 New Orleans Cafe Au Lait Recipes
New Orleans Cafe au Lait is a traditional coffee drink that can be found in cafes and restaurants all across the city. It is typically made with strong coffee and hot milk, but there are many variations on the recipe. Some people like to add sugar or chicory to their cafe au lait, while others prefer to keep it simple. Cafe au Lait originated in New Orleans and is a popular breakfast beverage. It is a fairly simple drink to make, but there are a few tips that can help you make the best cafe au lait possible.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
NEW ORLEANS CAFé AU LAIT
The secret to this coffee is the earthy taste of chicory. A dark roast works best and if you mix the chicory in yourself you can vary the proportions to suit your tastes (20-40% chicory for most people). I recommend 25% chicory. The proportion of milk to coffee can also be varied to suit your taste. If you can't find chicory or coffee premixed with chicory in your area, both are available online at orleanscoffee.com/ and premixed is also available at cafedumonde.com/ or neworleanscoffeeworks.com/ or frenchmarketcoffee.com
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Divide the brewed coffee into 2 cups.
- Add steamed milk evenly to each cup topping them off with the froth from the steamed milk.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 62.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Protein 4.1
NEW ORLEANS STYLE CAFE AU LAIT
"Real, New Orleans-style coffee must be dark roast, brewed strong, and must include chicory. In fact, most of the coffee drunk in the Crescent City is a coffee-and-chicory blend". Some well-known local coffee-and-chicory brands are French Market (my personal favorite), Community Coffee, Cafe du Monde or Union. Brew your coffee in a drip coffeemaker only, and serve with half coffee and half scalded (NOT steamed!) milk. From www.gumbopages.com and posted for ZWT5.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring the water almost to a boil, to a temperature of 204-208 degrees F.
- Using a drip-style coffeemaker with filter, pour a small amount of the water over the coffee grounds to dampen them, then wait 30 seconds.
- Pour more water over the grounds until the upper pot container is full.
- Allow to drain, then repeat until all the water is used.
- Scald, do NOT boil, the milk. This means to heat it until JUST below the boiling point.
- Pour coffee into warmed large mugs, then add the milk.
- Add sweetener if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 62.2, Carbohydrate 5.7, Protein 4
CAFE AU LAIT
Cafe au lait and a croissant or buttered toast is a simple, scrumptious breakfast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat 1 to 1 1/2 cups milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking, until milk is steaming and slightly foamy.
- Divide milk between two cafe au lait bowls or large coffee cups. Divide 2 cups coffee betweenbowls, and stir.
Tips:
- Use high-quality coffee beans. Freshly ground beans will give you the best flavor.
- Use chicory. Chicory is a traditional ingredient in café au lait and adds a subtle bitterness and depth of flavor.
- Use whole milk. Whole milk will give you a richer, creamier café au lait.
- Heat the milk slowly. Heating the milk too quickly can cause it to scorch.
- Don't boil the milk. Boiling the milk will make it lose its flavor.
- Sweeten to taste. Café au lait is traditionally served with sugar, but you can also use honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener of your choice.
Conclusion:
Café au lait is a delicious and easy-to-make coffee drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to start your day or to enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a café au lait that is just as good as anything you would find in a coffee shop. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying coffee drink, give café au lait a try. You won't be disappointed.
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