Brown Butter Palmiers
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Palmiers are delicate pastries made with flour, breadcrumbs, sugar and brown butter, combined with eggs and milk to create a golden, crispy treat. Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, with only 20 minutes of preparation needed, these biscuits are perfect for anyone looking to impress with a simple yet elegant bake. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg add a subtle depth to this classic French favourite.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gbreadcrumbs
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gbrown butter
- 2eggs
- 50 mlmilk
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 5 gsalt
- 250 gpalmiers
- 1 gcinnamon
- ½ gnutmeg
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easier cleanup.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, breadcrumbs, and granulated sugar.
Tip: Use a whisk attachment for the best results.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown butter, eggs, and milk.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Add the unsalted butter and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add the salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
- 7
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1cm. Cut into palmier strips.
Tip: Try to cut the palmiers as evenly as possible.
- 8
Place the palmiers on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1cm of space between each palmier.
Tip: Brush the palmiers with a little extra brown butter for extra flavor.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the palmiers are golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on them, as they can burn quickly.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
Tip: Serve warm, or let cool completely and store in an airtight container.
- 11
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip: Perfect as a snack or side dish.
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