Printed: August sixteenth, 2024
Not too long ago, whereas spending time with shut buddies in Connecticut, our son and daughter, alongside along with her roommates, joined us for some high quality time collectively. Our son had just lately purchased a madeleine pan with the intention of baking these delicate French treats for buddies. Nevertheless, I couldn’t resist getting a head begin on utilizing it myself. Their identify sounds identical to mine. How may I resist?
Let me inform you, this madeleine pan is incredible! It’s the right weight for even cooking and is impressively non-stick. In case you’re out there for one, right here’s the hyperlink to the precise one I used. For my madeleine baking journey, I began with a Marmiton recipe, as I usually do, however I tailored it to my private style. I really like lemon madeleines with LOTS of lemon taste. I additionally diminished the sugar content material in comparison with conventional recipes, aiming for a lighter, much less candy deal with. It’s excellent for the summer season!
Recipe for Madeleines au Citron
Components:
- 1 cup (110 g) flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 C (75 grams) sugar (recipe requires 100 grams or ½ C)
- 3 eggs (most recipes I’ve seen within the US name for two eggs; I want 3)
- Zest from 4 lemons (recipe requires 1 lemon)
- ¾ cup (90 grams) salted butter
Steps:
1. Warmth oven to 220 C (428 F).
2. Soften the butter within the microwave, let it cool to room temperature.
3. Grate the zest from 4 lemons (I like to recommend natural).
4. Break eggs, add sugar and whip till it’s foamy.
5. Add the flour and baking powder.
6. Slowly add the melted butter and lemon zest.
7. Let it relaxation half an hour.
8. Fill the molds ¾ full.
9. Put in oven 4 minutes at 220 C.
10. Decrease temparture to 200 C for 8 minutes.
12. Take away from pan whereas heat and revel in. Bon appetit!