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Madeleines
Beat eggs and sugar until pale. Fold in flour, salt, zest, then butter. Chill 1 hour.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Madeleines take?
1 hr 27 min all in โ 15 min prep, 12 min cook, 1 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 12 cakes. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Eggs, Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 pinch.
How much sugar?
90 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Lemon โ Orange zest. A different perfume.
Any tips from this recipe?
A hot tin plus cold batter is the usual hump trick. Eat the same day. They stale like a madeleine.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.