Spiced brown butter madeleines are easy to make and have an allure that pairs perfectly with tea, coffee, and even hot chocolate. The gingerbread spice blend lends just the right amount of spiciness that shines beautifully through the buttery crumb and smells intoxicating.
Prep Time2 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Keyword: Brown Butter Madeleines, Gingerbread Madeleines, Ginger Madeleines, Spiced Madeleines
Servings: 15Madeleines
Calories:
Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
6 tbsp ( 90 gms)Butter
1cup ( 130 gms)All-purpose flour
1.5tspGingerbread spice *
1tspBaking powder
2Eggs
1/3cup ( 67 gms)Raw sugar
Icing sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
To make the brown butter - Heat the butter in a small saucepan, on low heat. The butter will be bubbly and foamy and then will start to change color. Once its brown in color, take the pan off the heat and strain the butter into a small bowl. I didn't strain the butter.Let it cool. This process will take about 4-5 minutes.
Sift the flour, gingerbread spice, and baking powder in a bowl.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar till pale and thick, doubled in volume.
Gently fold in the flour mixture, followed by the browned butter. Please don't over-mix.
Cover the batter and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or for up to 2 days.
When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 200C. Grease and flour the madeleine molds. If you have a silicone pan, no prep is needed.
Spoon or pipe the batter into the molds, about three-quarters of the way. There is no need to level the batter. Bake for 12 -15 minutes or until they are golden and the tops are springy to touch.
Turn them out on a cooling rack. Cool completely. Sprinkle icing sugar on top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Gingerbread Spice - Whisk together the following spices in a small bowl: