(makes 18 – 20 mini madeleines) based on a recipe from Joy of Baking
75g Butter – melted and cool
100g Plain Flour
½ Tsp Baking Powder
2 Large Eggs
90g Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Essence / Orange Flower Water – to taste
Pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter)
Whisk the eggs and sugar together until they have doubled in size and are light and fluffy. Slowly fold in the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the vanilla or orange flower water. Slowly add in the melted butter, gently folding all the time. When mixed cover the bowl and put in the fridge for at least 30 mins, the batter should be foamy and full of air. Put a dollop of the mixture into a well buttered Madeleine tray, each mould should be about 2/3 full. Place in an oven at 375F/ 190C/ GM 5 for around 7 minutes until risen, golden and shrinking away from the edges of the mould.
Leave for a few minutes and then turn out.
The Madeleines are best enjoyed when still warm and crisp on the outside. They can be stored for a day but will lose that just cooked crisp outside.