Café au Lait (French Milk Coffee)

Warm and Comforting

Café au Lait is the classic French breakfast coffee — equal parts strong brewed coffee and hot steamed milk, traditionally served in a wide, handleless bowl called a bol. This gentle, milky coffee is the everyday morning ritual for millions of French families, often enjoyed with a fresh croissant for dipping.

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong brewed French roast coffee
• 1 cup whole milk, heated and frothed
• Sugar to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Brew strong coffee using a French press or drip method
2. Heat milk until steaming and froth lightly
3. Pour coffee and milk simultaneously into a wide bowl or large cup
4. Add sugar if desired
5. Serve with fresh croissants for dipping