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Brown Butter Madeleines

Recipe by Preppy Kitchen

Delicate French madeleines with a nutty browned butter flavor, a hint of vanilla and lemon, and a signature hump. Light, airy, and perfect for tea time or a fancy dessert.

MediumFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
1h 46m
Prep
11m
Cook
14m
Cleanup
2h 11m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$1.67
Per serving:$0.14

Critical Success Points

  • Browning the butter for flavor
  • Beating eggs and sugar to the ribbon stage
  • Chilling the batter for at least 1 hour
  • Folding dry ingredients without deflating the batter
  • Baking at the correct temperature and time to achieve the hump

Safety Warnings

  • Hot butter can splatter; keep a lid or splatter guard nearby.
  • Handle the hot oven and baking pan with oven mitts.
  • When zesting lemon, use a fine grater and watch your fingers.

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