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1. emsz - Member

   LOL.

   How do I get frothy milk at home without a steamer thingy? I bought some syrups at the weekend and I demand latte!! LOL

   Posted 7 months ago #
2. RichPenny - Member

   

   Aerolatte moo Not as good as a steamer but not bad at all.

   Posted 7 months ago #
3. iDave - Member

   what he said ^^

   Posted 7 months ago #
4. mastiles_fanylion - Member

   +1

   I have a steamer and my wife has a Moo (for her hot chocolates). It froths the milk very differently to give a much creamier 'triple-thick milkshake' effect (not ideal for cappuccinos) but very good for what you want I would have thought.

   Posted 7 months ago #
5. Stoner - Member

   but dont spend a tenner on a branded one.
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250715686026

   Posted 7 months ago #
6. Drac - Moderator

   Very cold and fresh milk is the key, keep the nozzle just under the liquid. Makes a good light frothy milk.

   Posted 7 months ago #
7. don simon - Member

   ...And blow...
   

   Posted 7 months ago #
8. emsz - Member

   MF, that's what we want good thick milk shake milk. ace,

   Thanks stoner *kisses*

   Posted 7 months ago #
9. soma_rich - Member

   Tried a few and this is by far the best method!
   http://www.amazon.co.uk/WMF-Hob-Milk-Frother-Cups/dp/B00008XVBW/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1318843809&sr=8-2-fkmr1
   

   Posted 7 months ago #
10. emsz - Member

    Has anyone tried frothing milk with an egg whisk? would it work? I think there might be experimental cooking going on tonight LOL

    Posted 7 months ago #
11. sweepy - Member

    cold milk, carton about a third full, shake like buggery, pour slowly.

    Posted 7 months ago #
12. The Southern Yeti - Member

    Ummmm... I'm just posting this to let you know that what I wanted to write would have enraged certain bastion's of civility.

    TSammieY

    Women - This forum needs you.

    Posted 7 months ago #
13. emsz - Member

    sweepy, really? does that work?

    Sammie, ignore them they're just men. X

    Posted 7 months ago #
14. mastiles_fanylion - Member

    Has anyone tried frothing milk with an egg whisk? would it work?

    
    That would depend on your wrist action...

    Posted 7 months ago #
15. johnners - Member

    

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodum-1446-Latteo-Milk-Frother/dp/B000BZ6BXE

    These work really well. Stick it in the microwave, then froth your hot milk.

    Posted 7 months ago #
16. sweepy - Member

    Give it a go, it doesn't work every time, but as long as theres not too much milk in there, and its cold and fresh it works pretty well.

    Posted 7 months ago #
17. soma_rich - Member

    johnners only problem with a glass one is that they are delicate plus you can put a steel one on the hob.

    Posted 7 months ago #
18. hilldodger - Member

    Microwave until just not quite boiling (Pyrex measuring jug works well, as it retains the heat), then give it some with an egg whisk

    Posted 7 months ago #
19. emsz - Member

    no microwave, but I do have an electric whisk.

    I can see the kitchen being covered in froth this evening, LOL

    Posted 7 months ago #
20. IA - Member

    +1 on the bodum thing above.

    Posted 7 months ago #
21. tang - Member

    Any plunger and a bit of fierce pumping will give you excellent milky froth.

    Posted 7 months ago #
22. johnners - Member

    johnners only problem with a glass one is that they are delicate plus you can put a steel one on the hob

    I've used one for years haven't broken it yet, it's 1/3 the price of that rather pretty stove-top, plus you can put it in the microwave which I think is way easier than using the hob unless...

    emsz - Member
    no microwave

    Oh.

    Posted 7 months ago #
23. Mr_Mojo - Member

    Ask Baldrick Do you want chocolate sprinkles too?

    Posted 7 months ago #
24. yesiamtom - Member

    Get a french press, fill it up with some milk and pump like mad for about a minute. It kind of almost works. I use it to make a kind of cold latte. I dont even like coffee tbh.

    Posted 7 months ago #
25. derek_starship - Member

    

    HTH

    Oh - home LATTE...

    Posted 7 months ago #
26. choron - Member

    heat milk until 60 or 70 degrees before whipping with balloon whisk, skimmed works best. Any hotter and all the protein in the milk goes funny, and you get no bubbles.

    Posted 7 months ago #
27. 5AM - Member

    +1 on Bodum, had one for at least the last 7 years and still going strong.

    Posted 7 months ago #
28. CaptJon - Member

    egg whisk duct taped to a cordless drill ftw

    Posted 7 months ago #
29. bikebouy - Member

    I first read this as "Home Late"..

    I was going to say "yes sorry Dear I'm riding in the Milburrys laters"

    Then read the thread propers..

    I sometimes use one of those battery powered whisk thingies in hot milk, but normally use my steam on the machine.

    Posted 7 months ago #
30. grum - Member

    +1 on the bodum thing above.
    

    You can also just use a cafetiere - heat the milk first in the microwave and it froths up a treat.

    Posted 7 months ago #
31. sobriety - Member

    These work really well. Stick it in the microwave, then froth your hot milk.

    What they're not good for is making coffee in, especially when you have a hangover and it takes a few goes to realise...

    Posted 7 months ago #
32. johnners - Member

    I must say emsz, you've got off very lightly after including

    I bought some syrups at the weekend

    in your OP.

    Posted 7 months ago #
33. chaos - Member

    Definitely helps if you have a metal container to froth it in. Ceramic/plastic just doesn't seem to help create the same creaminess of foam

    Posted 7 months ago #
34. Paradiso - Member

    Put hot milk in an empty milk container and shake vigorously. Works a treat. Costs nothing too.

    Posted 7 months ago #

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