French · serves 2

Madeleines

Aquafaba whipped with sugar. Chill the mould and the batter and you get the hump.

30 min A proper cook Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea tin water)
  • 75g caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 100g plain flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 75g butter, melted
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Icing sugar for dusting

Method

  1. Grease the madeleine mould and put it in the fridge to go properly cold.
  2. Whisk the aquafaba and sugar until foamy, then add milk, lemon juice and zest.
  3. Sift in flour and baking powder, whisk again.
  4. With the mixer running, pour in the melted butter and honey until shiny and silky.
  5. Into a piping bag, then into the fridge to cool.
  6. Pipe into the cold mould, filled to the top. Cold batter into a cold mould in a hot oven is what makes the bump.
  7. 200°C for 10-12 minutes until golden and risen.
  8. Eat the same day. Madeleines do not keep.

Questions people ask about Madeleines

How long does Madeleines take?

About 30 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a proper cook. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What is the one thing to get right in Madeleines?

Pipe into the cold mould, filled to the top. Cold batter into a cold mould in a hot oven is what makes the bump.

What can I use instead of maida in Madeleines?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Madeleines ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Madeleines vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Madeleines?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

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