Madeleines de Grand-Mère Recipe
These traditional French Madeleines de Grand-Mère are delicate, buttery shell-shaped sponge cakes with a hint of lemon zest and optional orange blossom water. Perfect for teatime or a light dessert, they are tender, slightly sweet, and boast a signature hump on top that showcases their perfect rise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 madeleines 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 1/3 sachet baking powder (levure chimique)
- 1 pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 80 g melted butter, cooled
- Zest of 1 lemon
- A few drops of orange blossom water (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 170°C (thermostat 6) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for even baking of the madeleines.
- Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until the mixture turns pale and slightly frothy. Gradually fold in the flour and baking powder gently to avoid deflating the eggs. Next, incorporate the cooled melted butter carefully. Finish by adding lemon zest and, if you like, a few drops of orange blossom water for an aromatic touch. Optionally, you can also add chocolate pieces for a richer flavor.
- Fill the molds and bake: Once the batter is smooth and well combined, spoon it into madeleine molds that have been buttered and floured to prevent sticking (skip flour if using silicone molds). Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes until the madeleines turn golden brown and develop their characteristic rounded hump on top.
Notes
- Ensure the melted butter has cooled slightly before adding to the batter to prevent cooking the eggs prematurely.
- For best texture, avoid overmixing after adding the flour to maintain a light sponge.
- Let the madeleines cool slightly before removing from the molds to maintain their shape.
- Using silicone molds removes the need for greasing and flouring.
- Add chocolate chips or dip madeleines in melted chocolate for variations.
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