Of the “short and plump cakes”. Marcel Proust describes madeleines like this in his novel Du Côté de Chez Swann. A childhood classic, the madeleine comes in a thousand and one ways, in sweet or savory versions. Whether for a gourmet aperitif or a successful snack, it is loved by everyone – or almost. Chef Norbert Tarayre revealed his delicious recipe on his YouTube channel, which he twists by adding a surprising ingredient and revealed his tip for making your madeleines have a nice bump.
The recipe for madeleines
Melt 200 g of butter, then let it cool. In a large bowl, mix 200 g of flour and half a sachet of baking powder. Add 3 eggs, 50 g of milk and 150 g of sugar. Mix well using a whisk until you obtain a smooth paste. Add the melted butter at room temperature. The reason ? Adding butter – which you can also clarify – could make it slice, the chef said in his video. Mix again. Divide the mixture in two, then pour the zest of an organic lemon into one of the bowls and two teaspoons of matcha tea – or 6 g – into the second. To prevent the madeleines from sticking to your mold, butter it. Pour the mixture three-quarters full and reserve the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to overnight, after having distributed the dough evenly by tapping the molds on your work surface. Bake the madeleines for 20-25 minutes at 180°C (if your madeleine molds are large; if they are smaller, leave them for less time). Let them cool and unmold. Treat yourself ! If you don’t cook them enough, they will fall back, explained Norbert Tarayre, explaining how to make your madeleines have a nice bump.
Tips for making your madeleines a success
In addition to letting the dough rest for a few hours and baking your madeleines well, there are other tips to make sure you get pretty little cakes with their bumps. Choose your mold carefully. Prefer them made of metal rather than silicone, since this type of mold diffuses heat less intensely. However, the madeleine needs it to take its shape. Butter your molds well, then refrigerate them. Preheat your oven to 210°C. When ready to bake your madeleines, lower the oven to 170°C. The change in temperature will cause your little ones to swell “short and plump cakes”. Leave them in the oven for 8 minutes before taking them out. Let cool for a few moments and enjoy!