Honey and Orange Madeleines

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14
Delicious and easy to make Honey and Orange Madeleines Recipe
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 teaspoons caster sugar
60 g unsalted butter
8 teaspoons honey , use honey at room temperature
2 eggs
extra 1/4 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 finely grated orange , rind of
icing sugar , also known as confectioners sugar and powdered sugar ( for dusting )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12-15
Calories
130
Sugar
10g
Fat
4g
Madeleines’ originated in France and are one of the most beloved pastries in the world. They are small buttery cakes shaped like seashells. This recipe adds a twist to the classic recipe by adding honey and orange, giving an amazing combination of flavors. Madeleines are perfect for an intimate get-together or for enjoying it with a cup of tea. It makes for a tasty dessert or a mid-day snack. These Madeleines’ are also an excellent go-to recipe when craving something sweet and light.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 200°C/gas mark 6/ 400°F.
2.Melt butter in a small pan and add honey and 8 teaspoons of Caster sugar, mix it well.
3.Use a hand whisk or an electric whisk, whisk the eggs with the extra 1/4 cup caster sugar and vanilla extract until pale and doubled in volume.
4.Sift plain flour and baking powder and add it to egg mixture, fold in gently until well combined.
5.Add grated orange rind to butter honey mixture and then add the mixture into the egg mixture, fold in gently until mixed well.
6.Rest a buttered Madeleine tray for a minimum of 10 minutes in a freezer.
7.Pour 1 tablespoon of mixture into each mould, leaving the middle one empty as this will help the Madeleines’ to rise.).
8.Place the tray in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the Madeleines’ are rising and golden brown on the edges.
9.When ready, gently tip the Madeleines’ tray to remove them.
10.Sift some icing sugar over your Madeleines’ to create an extra layer of sweetness.

PROS

Delicious and easy to make, these Madeleines’ make for a perfect after-dinner snack or a little tea-time treat.

The recipe is simple and doesn’t require any special equipment beyond a Madeleine tray.

Honey and orange Madeleines’ are sweet and have a delightful orange and buttery flavor.

It can be served in moderate amounts as a part of a healthy and balanced diet.

CONS

Honey and orange Madeleines may not be suitable for people with allergies to eggs or wheat flour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Honey and orange Madeleines’ are a good source of carbohydrates that provide energy to the body.
Honey helps with digestion and has antioxidants, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties that improve overall health, fight coughs, and relieve sore throats.
Orange is also a good source of vitamin C, which plays a crucial role in boosting our immune system, healing wounds, and keeping us healthy.

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