Classic Madeleines
Homemade Classic Madeleine Recipe with Perfect Ratios
Elevate your tea time with coffee or black tea by baking these moist and tender classic madeleines at home! The delightful aroma of freshly baked madeleines will enrich your afternoon. For perfect pairings, don’t miss our Royal Milk Tea recipe (@6923407) and our decadent Chocolate Madeleine recipe (@6924193)!
Basic Ingredients (Makes approx. 10)
- 74g room temperature eggs (approx. 1.5 eggs)
- 65g granulated sugar
- 6g honey (liquid)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 55g cake flour (low-gluten flour)
- 26g finely ground almond flour
- 2g baking powder
- 75g unsalted butter, melted (and cooled to approx. 50-60°C)
- 7g milk
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine the room temperature eggs, granulated sugar, and honey. Whisk gently with a hand whisk or balloon whisk just until the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Avoid over-whipping, as this can cause the madeleines to puff up too much or crack unevenly.
Step 2
Sift the cake flour, almond flour, and baking powder together directly into the bowl. Sifting helps to create a smooth batter without lumps and ensures the baking powder is evenly distributed for a consistent rise.
Step 3
Pour the warm melted unsalted butter (around 50-60°C), milk, and vanilla extract into the bowl. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour to rest. This resting period allows the gluten to relax and the flavors to meld, resulting in a more tender and flavorful madeleine. (Chilling overnight is also highly recommended for optimal texture.)
Step 5
Remove the chilled batter from the refrigerator. Gently loosen it with a spatula or whisk until it’s smooth and pourable, being careful not to develop the gluten. Keeping the batter cold helps maintain its shape during baking.
Step 6
Pipe or spoon the batter into your prepared madeleine molds (greased or lined with parchment paper), filling each mold about 80-90% full. Overfilling can cause the batter to overflow during baking.
Step 7
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes. The madeleines are ready when they have a beautiful golden-brown color and the edges look slightly crisp. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 8
Carefully remove the baked madeleines from the molds and let them cool completely on a wire rack. While delicious warm, they achieve their best chewy texture once fully cooled.
Step 9
Enjoy your homemade classic madeleines with a warm cup of coffee or tea! Bon appétit!
