Madeleine was on my list since long. These are very small sponge cakes with a shell like shape, which is obtained using the special madeleine molds. These are described as French butter cakes cause of their French origin and yummy buttery taste. I was looking around in most local stores in my area since sometime to find the madeleine pan, but without much success. That is when CSN stores contacted me to do a review of some of their products. I was looking at the wide variety of products that they had to offer, ranging from twin beds to cookwares to pick the perfect item for my review and guess what, I found the Madeleine pan on their cookware website. They do have a wide selection of all kinds of specialty cookware. Something definitely worth checking out!
Once I received the Madeleine pan, I started going over the 5 to 6 recipes that I had shortlisted for making madeleines. One of them was the Rosebud Madeleine recipe that was in the book "How to be a domestic Goddess" by Nigella Lawson. That sounded perfect, one of the reasons being the use of rose water which I love the flavor of.
Makes 12 Madeleines
1. Melt the butter at a low heat and then leave to cool. You could also use unsalted butter (that is what the recipe actually calls for and then add a pinch of salt to the batter).
2. Beat the Egg and Sugar in a bowl for 5 minutes using an electric mixer, until it is as thick a mayonnaise.
3. Sieve in the flour into the egg-sugar mix shaking a sieve that is held above the egg-sugar mix.
4. Fold in the flour smoothly into the egg-sugar mix.
5. Add the melted butter and Rosewater and mix smoothly in.
6. Keep the batter in the refrigerator for an hour and then leave at room temperature for 30 minutes. (This is an optional step; I tried it with and without this step; did not feel much difference).
7. Preheat the oven at 425 degree F.
8. Brush the insides of the madeleine molds generously with butter.
9. Fill the molds with the batter (this would be 2+ teaspoons full for each). Do not worry about filling the indentations completely with the batter. The batter will spread as it heats up.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Keep checking in between. It will be ready as the sides start to brown a bit.
11. Remove the madeleines from the pan and let it cool on a rack.
12. You could serve by dusting confectioner's sugar. It is awesome even without dusting the sugar.
Salted Butter | - 1/4 cup + Additional for greasing |
Eggs | - 1 large |
Sugar | - 2 tbsp (level) |
All purpose flour (Maida) | - 1/3 cup |
Rosewater | - 1 tbsp |
Confectioner's Sugar | - for dusting (optional) |
1. Melt the butter at a low heat and then leave to cool. You could also use unsalted butter (that is what the recipe actually calls for and then add a pinch of salt to the batter).
2. Beat the Egg and Sugar in a bowl for 5 minutes using an electric mixer, until it is as thick a mayonnaise.
3. Sieve in the flour into the egg-sugar mix shaking a sieve that is held above the egg-sugar mix.
4. Fold in the flour smoothly into the egg-sugar mix.
5. Add the melted butter and Rosewater and mix smoothly in.
6. Keep the batter in the refrigerator for an hour and then leave at room temperature for 30 minutes. (This is an optional step; I tried it with and without this step; did not feel much difference).
7. Preheat the oven at 425 degree F.
8. Brush the insides of the madeleine molds generously with butter.
9. Fill the molds with the batter (this would be 2+ teaspoons full for each). Do not worry about filling the indentations completely with the batter. The batter will spread as it heats up.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Keep checking in between. It will be ready as the sides start to brown a bit.
11. Remove the madeleines from the pan and let it cool on a rack.
12. You could serve by dusting confectioner's sugar. It is awesome even without dusting the sugar.
These are a perfect tea time snack and for munching anytime. It is also an easy recipe with not too many ingredients. If you do not have rosewater, you could use some other essence like vanilla. But I would suggest getting rosewater if you have an option.
Wow, a pan that I am looking around for...it has yielded beautiful results..
ReplyDeleteMadeleines look fantastic. Makes me want to go and buy the molds right away!
ReplyDeleteLooks really cute ....I would love to munch these...
ReplyDeleteDeepa
Hamaree Rasoi
they look adorable, the name sounds soooo delicate, thanks for reminding me the beauty of a rosebud :)
ReplyDeletesuper cute i should say ... this pan is just looking beautiful...brilliant pics as well
ReplyDeletelovely cake..but i liked the pan...thanks for the link....the snaps are awesome too....
ReplyDeleteI have never tasted a madeleine, it looks fabulous!! Superb pictures..
ReplyDeleteHi. I have been looking for this mould and just love ur madeleines dear.
ReplyDeleteHey WOW!!!!! I just cant stop e-savoring them visually..... A yummy treat.... Why don't u post some for me..... I would wait for the postal service vehicle to receive them & as soon as I get them they would be gone without trace.... :) SO SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!
ReplyDeleteAsh....
(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)
Very elaborate and lovely presentation dear. Colorful clicks.
ReplyDeleteLovely madeleines Fathima..We ahve a french bakery here in Baton Rouge called Le Madeleine, thats one among our fav hang out places...
ReplyDeletemadeleines looks sooooooooo cute n tempting ....feel like to grab right now from ur plate :)
ReplyDeleteSatya
http://www.superyummyrecipes.com
oh ho..perfect madeleines..ithu adipoli,nannayitundu...enikku try cheyyanam.I absoblutely love this one….seriously I am hearing grumbling sound..:)
ReplyDeleteLovely..have never tasted these..looks fabulous..
ReplyDeletelove the pan, wish I got buy that right away..will give this a try
madeleins looks GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteCute little Madeleines..Love the pics. I wanted to buy the sieve for a long time and never found it the stores I go :-(
ReplyDeleteWOW..madeleines looks incredible..lovely pics.
ReplyDeleteThe madelines looks fantastic ... loved ur previos post too !!
ReplyDeleteStill browsing to see lots of wonderful stuff here !!
- Smita
http://littlefoodjunction.blogspot.com
( food ideas to feed picky eaters
Perfect Madeleines.. Never tasted the one with rose flavour..
ReplyDeleteWOW Madeleines looks lovely and pictures look very nice
ReplyDeleteWow! Madeleines look so perfect! nice click as always!
ReplyDeletei have been meaning to make them with lavender..but no madeleine tray as yet..i am def gonna buy one soon
ReplyDeleteVery nice, interesting and innovative dish. Looks delicious and yummy.
ReplyDeleteone of our favorite snack.. recently bought a box from cocstcofinished within days.. fathima u made it perfectly.really delcious looking madeleins
ReplyDeleteMadeleines look so cute and lovely! Great photography!
ReplyDeleteDear Faitma
ReplyDeleteRamadan Kareem
They look so cute...Wish I could grab some..
ReplyDeleteHey the madeleines look gorgeous ! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving ur comments. Appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteCheers n Happy Cooking,
Satrupa
http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com
These look fab !! thanks for following my blog.
ReplyDeletei finally need to take the plunge and buy a madeleine pan!
ReplyDeleteI need to buy madeleine pan. Looks delicious. Thanks for stopping by at my blog.following you.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of Nigella's cooking and do swear by her recipes. Have tried quiet a few and all have turned out well.Never tried this one though. Need to look for this pan to begin with.
ReplyDeleteummm!! i luv that rose flavor!!a unique flavor used in cakes!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks beautiful - I am sure it tastes amazing too. Will make this over the weekend.
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