Easy Madeleines With Gluten-Free Option

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Easy Madeleines With Gluten-Free Option recipe for your tea time

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	210 g unsalted butter
	1/2 cup plain flour or 1/2 cup blended gluten-free plain flour
	1 2/3 cups icing sugar ( confectioners sugar )
	1/2 cup ground almonds ( almond meal )
	6 large egg whites
	1 tablespoon honey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

105

Sugar

Fat

Madeleines are a small sponge cake-like cookies that originated in France. They are a lovely addition to any tea or coffee time. This recipe for Easy Madeleines with a Gluten-Free Option is a simple recipe which results in a buttery and delicate texture with a slight crisp shell. This recipe is perfect for gluten intolerant people. No one can resist the smell of madeleines coming fresh out of the oven. So, try this simple recipe and indulge in the heavenly flavour of Easy Madeleines.

Instructions

1.	Melt the butter in a saucepan on low heat. Once the butter has melted, increase the heat and cook the butter until it turns golden brown in colour. Then remove from the stove and let it cool down a bit.
2.	Whisk the flour, icing sugar and ground almonds together in a bowl.
3.	Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
4.	Fold the flour mixture into the egg whites.
5.	Add the honey, then fold in the cooled-down brown butter.
6.	Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
7.	Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
8.	Spoon the mixture into a piping bag and pipe them onto a greased madeleine tin.
9.	Bake for around 12 mins, or until golden brown.
10.	Once ready, take out the oven and remove the madeleines from the tin.
11.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Soft and buttery, with a light shell-like texture, these Easy Madeleines are perfect with your tea or coffee.

This recipe’s gluten-free option makes them suitable for everyone.

CONS

This recipe requires some chilling and piping, which may be time-consuming.

The madeleines are best served fresh from the oven and can become stale if left out for too long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These madeleines are not particularly healthy, but they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The almonds in this recipe are high in protein and healthy fats, making them a great addition to your diet in moderation.