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French Madeleine Recipe
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French Madeleine Recipe

A eggetarian French recipe with whole eggs, sugar, all purpose flour (maida). Ready in 1h 20m, serves 8.

Curated byLucas Dubois🇫🇷

Calories
595kcal
Estimated Cost
225-375
Carbs71g
Protein24g
Fats24g
Servings Scaler
8

Instructions

19 steps
  1. 1

    To prepare French Madeleine Recipe, get prep with all the ingredients first

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar in a Hand mixer until it gets pale, thick and glossy

    whole eggs(3)sugar(2/3 cup)icing sugar - (to sprinkle)
  3. 3

    It will take around 5 minutes and will double up

  4. 4

    (You might get worked up if you use hand whisk, since it takes time)Add in the lemon/lime zest, vanilla extract (if using) and beat well till well mixed

    lemon zest(1 tablespoon)vanilla extract(1 teaspoon)
  5. 5

    Heat butter in a pan until it just melts and switch off

    butter - melted(6 tablespoon)
  6. 6

    Let it come to room temperature

  7. 7

    Now, sift in all-purpose flour and baking powder in the egg mixture

    all purpose flour (maida)(1 cup)baking powder(1 teaspoon)
  8. 8

    Switch over to a spatula and using cut and fold technique mix well until you cannot see any more flour

    all purpose flour (maida)(1 cup)
  9. 9

    Add melted butter at room temperature and fold it well in the mixture without deflating much air

    butter - melted(6 tablespoon)chocolate ganache - or melted chocolate(1/4 cup)
  10. 10

    Now comes the important step, cover the batter bowl with a cling film and refrigerate it for an hour

  11. 11

    You can also make the batter one night ahead and refrigerate it overnight to save some time

  12. 12

    Preheat the Oven to 180 degree Celsius

  13. 13

    Meanwhile, grease a Madeleine pan with butter and using a mini ice-cream scoop, scoop in the batter into each madeleine cavity in the center

    butter - melted(6 tablespoon)
  14. 14

    It will take shape as it bakes, you need not spread it fully

  15. 15

    Bake it around 8 to 10 minutes at 180 degree celsius until lightly browned on sides

  16. 16

    Cool French Madeleine on a wire rack

  17. 17

    Sprinkle icing sugar from top and dip it in melted chocolate/chocolate ganache, let it set

    sugar(2/3 cup)butter - melted(6 tablespoon)icing sugar - (to sprinkle)chocolate ganache - or melted chocolate(1/4 cup)
  18. 18

    Or decorate the Fremch Madeleine recipe however you heart desires and enjoy during tea time

  19. 19

    Or store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for a week

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