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Brown Butter Lemon Madeleines Recipe with Crystallised Lavender

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Delicate French madeleines featuring nutty browned butter, bright lemon zest, and a subtle floral touch of crystallised lavender. Perfect for a special treat or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon crystallised lavender
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously butter your madeleine pan and dust it lightly with flour, tapping out the excess.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Swirl until it foams, then watch as it turns amber and smells nutty. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool to room temperature.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened (2-3 minutes by hand or 1 minute with a mixer). Stir in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly drizzle the cooled brown butter into the egg mixture while whisking gently. Fold in the dry ingredients carefully using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Spoon the batter into each madeleine cavity, filling about ¾ full. Scatter a few pieces of crystallised lavender on top of each.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and edges are crisp. Madeleines should spring back when gently pressed.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before popping out onto a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Brown the butter slowly to avoid bitterness. Resting the batter in the fridge for at least 30 minutes is essential for the signature hump and tender crumb. Use fresh lemon zest and edible crystallised lavender for best flavor. Grease and flour the pan well to prevent sticking.

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Keywords: brown butter, lemon, madeleines, crystallised lavender, French pastry, floral dessert, baked treats

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