In the realm of French pastries, few treats are as iconic and beloved as vanilla madeleines. These delicate, shell-shaped cakes are characterized by their distinctive hump and tender, buttery crumb, making them a delightful indulgence for any occasion. Baking madeleines at home may seem like a daunting task, but with the right recipe and a little patience, you can create these delectable treats in your own kitchen. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of finding the perfect vanilla madeleine recipe, ensuring you achieve golden-brown exteriors and soft, flavorful interiors every time.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
VANILLA MADELEINES
The recipe is also a good base for any number of flavors. If using a nonstick pan, which heats up faster than a traditional one, go by the shorter baking time in step 4. Click here for 21-century variations on the classic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield Makes 32 (or 160 mini)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Whisk together eggs and granulated and brown sugars with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Sift flour mixture over top in 2 additions, folding in after each addition. Fold in melted butter in 2 additions, then honey and vanilla. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Let batter stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Generously butter 2 standard-size or 2 mini nonstick or aluminum madeleine pans using a pastry brush.
- Transfer batter to a pastry bag, and snip tip to create a 1/2-inch opening. Pipe some batter into molds, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake on middle rack until pale gold, 8 to 11 minutes (6 to 8 minutes for mini madeleines). Immediately shake madeleines out. Wash and rebutter molds. Repeat with remaining batter. Dust baked madeleines with confectioners' sugar.
HONEY & VANILLA MADELEINES
Serve alongside an overflowing bowl of summer berries and you'll have the perfect summer pud
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Afternoon tea, Buffet, Dessert
Time 35m
Yield Makes 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Butter a 12-hole madeleine mould (use a tiny amount of the melted butter) and dust lightly with flour. You can use tartlet tins if you don't have the a madeleine mould.
- Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl. Put the butter, egg yolk, honey and vanilla into a separate bowl and whisk with a fork to mix. Whisk the two egg whites until stiff. Fold the butter mixture into the dry ingredients until evenly mixed, then fold in the egg whites in two batches using the whisk.
- Divide between the prepared moulds and bake for 10-12 mins until golden brown and firm to the touch. Leave to cool in the moulds for a few mins, then turn out and cool on a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.14 milligram of sodium
FRENCH BUTTER CAKES (MADELEINES)
Sponge cake cookie--in shell shaped molds.
Provided by Judy Farris
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter and flour 12 (3 inch) madeleine molds; set aside.
- Melt butter and let cool to room temperature.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs, vanilla and salt at high speed until light.
- Beating constantly, gradually add sugar; and continue beating at high speed until mixture is thick and pale and ribbons form in bowl when beaters are lifted, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Sift flour into egg mixture 1/3 at a time, gently folding after each addition.
- Add lemon zest and pour melted butter around edge of batter. Quickly but gently fold butter into batter. Spoon batter into molds; it will mound slightly above tops.
- Bake 14 to 17 minutes, or until cakes are golden and the tops spring back when gently pressed with your fingertip.
- Use the tip of the knife to loosen madeleines from pan; invert onto rack. Immediately sprinkle warm cookies with granulated sugar. Madeleines are best eaten the day they're baked. Leftover madeleines are wonderful when dunked into coffee or tea.
- Variation: Chocolate Madeleines: Omit lemon zest. Increase sugar to 1/2 cup. Substitute 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for 2 tablespoons of the flour; sift into batter with flour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 63.3 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final product.
- Make sure your butter is cold and firm. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies spread less.
- Bake the cookies in a hot oven. This will help them develop a nice crispy exterior.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack before serving. This will help them set and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Madeleines are a delicious and classic French cookie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With the right ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can easily make these delicious cookies at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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