Brown Butter Madeleines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Madeleines are delicate French sponge cakes made with browned butter, eggs, flour and sugar, finished with a dusting of confectioner's sugar and brightened by lemon zest and vanilla. These small, shell shaped treats take just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, making them perfect for anyone seeking an elegant yet achievable homemade dessert.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 150 gunsalted butter(cut into small pieces)
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
- 1 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 10 glemon zest
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and position a rack in the center. Line a 12-cup madeleine mold with paper liners.
Tip: For a non-stick release, lightly grease the mold with butter or cooking spray.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: This step is crucial for developing the brown butter flavor.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, confectioner's sugar, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for the best results.
- 5
Add the melted brown butter to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared madeleine mold, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Tip: Don't overfill, as the cakes will rise during baking.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly tender.
Tip: A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- 8
Allow the cakes to cool in the mold for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This step helps the cakes retain their shape.
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