Homemade Madeleines Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 355

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with additional flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds nuttiness.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor complexity.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray madeleine pans with non-stick cooking spray.

In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine sugar and eggs. Whisk on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and pale in color.

Add lemon zest and a splash of vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix briefly to combine.

Sift the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder) to ensure they are lump-free.

With the mixer on low, slowly stream in the melted butter while combining the dry ingredients.

Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix again to ensure everything is combined well.

Use an ice cream scoop to fill the madeleine cups with batter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, checking for a golden brown color and darker edges.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle generously with confectioner's sugar before serving.

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