Description
Delicate French Madeleines invite you on a buttery, shell-shaped journey through Parisian pastry magic. Signature scalloped edges and golden-brown perfection promise a light, sweet escape that melts effortlessly on your palate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 12 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup (155 g) all-purpose flour
- 10 tablespoons (141 g) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon or orange zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare a madeleine tin by coating each cavity with a mixture of melted butter and flour to prevent sticking.
- Gently melt the remaining butter and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Vigorously whisk eggs, sugars, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and slightly frothy.
- Gradually sift flour into the egg mixture, folding carefully in three separate additions to maintain a smooth, airy texture.
- Incorporate the cooled melted butter and optional citrus zest, folding gently to preserve the batter’s delicate consistency.
- Carefully distribute the batter into the prepared madeleine tin, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full.
- Position the tin in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) and bake for 9-10 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and a slight spring when touched.
- Remove from the oven and allow the madeleines to cool briefly in the tin to help them retain their distinctive shell-like shape.
- Transfer the delicate pastries to a wire rack to cool completely, then optionally dust with powdered sugar or dip in melted chocolate for an elegant finish.
- Repeat the baking process with any remaining batter to create additional batches of these classic French treats.
Notes
- Grease madeleine tin generously to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume and smoother batter incorporation.
- Chill the batter for 30 minutes before baking to develop signature hump and delicate texture.
- Avoid overmixing batter to maintain light, tender crumb and prevent tough madeleines.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 48 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg