Lutheran Church Basement Egg Coffee
Discover the nostalgic charm of Lutheran Church Basement Egg Coffee, a timeless Midwestern tradition that offers a smooth, mellow coffee experience unlike any other. This unique brewing method combines ground coffee with a whole raw egg—including the shell!—to create a one-of-a-kind paste that eliminates bitterness and clarifies the brew. Boiled to perfection and settled with a splash of cold water, this recipe yields a velvety, rich coffee that’s perfect for large gatherings or quiet mornings. With just five minutes of prep and a handful of pantry staples, this recipe is a true celebration of simplicity and ingenuity, making it ideal for anyone seeking a taste of Americana. Serve it piping hot and customize with cream or sugar for a cozy sip rooted in tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ground coffee
- 1 Large egg
- 1 cup Cold water
- 8 cups Boiling water
- 1 cup Cold water (for settling grounds)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the ground coffee and a whole raw egg (shell and all). Mix thoroughly until the coffee grounds are moistened and the egg is fully incorporated, forming a sticky paste.
In a large pot or kettle, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the coffee-egg mixture to the pot. Stir gently to distribute the mixture throughout the water.
Allow the mixture to boil for 3-5 minutes. This will extract the coffee flavor while the egg helps to trap bitterness and clarify the brew.
After boiling, remove the pot from heat and pour in 1 cup of cold water. This helps the coffee grounds and egg mixture settle to the bottom.
Let the coffee sit for about 5 minutes to allow all the grounds to settle.
Carefully ladle the coffee into mugs or a serving pot, avoiding disturbing the grounds at the bottom of the pot.
Serve hot, optionally with cream or sugar to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
72 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
