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If you don't have a steam wand, there's a technique that can heat milk quickly (technically, you can only steam milk with a steam wand) while still producing decent foam. It works best with skim or 2% milk. You can use whole milk, but the foam will consist of larger, less dense foam than low-fat milk.
Pour about 4 to 8 ounces of milk into a microwave-safe jar with a lid. The jug should be large enough to hold at most half the milk so there is plenty of room for the liquid to expand. Cover and shake vigorously for 30 - 60 seconds until you get the amount of foam you want. Take the lid off the milk and microwave it for 30 seconds. The milk heats up and the foam settles.
When you want to pour how much milk on top of coffee, espresso or chocolate, use a spoon to block the foam. Then spoon the foam onto your drink. If you like, sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, or any other ingredient you like on top of the foam.
Other Methods of Heating Milk and Making Foams
If you only want hot milk and don't care about foam, simply microwave for 30 seconds every 8 ounces. Alternatively, heat it in a double boiler (or, as in a double boiler, place a pot on top of the stove with a little water in it and a second pot on top of the first with milk, keeping the pot above away from the water). This gentle method of heating prevents milk from boiling rapidly, producing a burnt taste, and forming a thin film on top.
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