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Spiced Madeleines

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Spiced Madeleines

Spiced Madeleines

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Equipment

  • - KitchenAid Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment: A versatile mixer perfect for dough preparation and mixing ingredients smoothly.

  • - Silicone Baking Mats (18 x 13 inches): Nonstick and heat-resistant mats for even baking, ideal for making delicate pastries like madeleines.

  • - Madeleine Pan (12 count): Pint-sized molds for perfectly shaped madeleines, available in various materials including silicone.

  • - Digital Scale (120g): Precision baking scale for accurate measurements, crucial in pastry making.

  • - Mixing Bowls Set (2 Pint, 1 Quart): Ideal for mixing and preparing doughs for a variety of recipes including madeleines.

  • - Cooling Rack (15 Inch): Ensures proper air circulation for even cooling of your madeleines after baking.

  • - Digital Thermometer (Meat / Food): Essential for precise temperature control, important in baking madeleines to achieve the right texture and rise.

  • - Citrus Zester (Mandoline & Rolling Pin): Ideal for incorporating zest into madeleine batter, adding a burst of flavor to your pastries.

  • - Pie Dough Roller (Nylon & Silicone): While typically used for pie crusts, it can also help flatten madeleine batter evenly before baking.

  • - Kitchen Scissors (Silicone & Stainless Steel): Useful for snipping fresh herbs or even cutting dough strips before shaping, adding a rustic touch to homemade madeleines.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon (melted) for greasing molds

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • Confectioners sugar for dusting

  • a madeleine pan with 12 (3- by 2-inch) molds*

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Brush molds with some melted butter, then chill until set, about 5 minutes. Brush molds again with some melted butter and chill pan.
2

Instruction 2

Sift together flour, baking powder, spices, and a pinch of salt.
3

Instruction 3

Whisk together sugars and eggs until combined well. Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined, then stir in remaining butter (6 tablespoons) until just incorporated. 3Spoon batter into molds, filling them about two thirds full. Bake 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake until springy to the touch and edges are lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn out onto a rack and cool 15 minutes. Just before serving, dust with confectioners sugar.
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Instruction 4

*Available at many cookware shops and Bridge Kitchenware (800-274-3435).
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