Orange Madeleines Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is typically cheaper.

orange zest

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Lemon zest can provide a similar citrus flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener, while granulated sugar is more affordable.

Melt 1/2 cup (113 grams) of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook the butter for a couple of minutes until it takes on a light golden brown color to make brown butter.

Remove the brown butter from heat and pour it into a bowl, leaving the sediment behind.

Keep the brown butter warm by covering it with a lid.

In a mixing bowl, add 3 large eggs (150 grams) and 1/2 cup (100 grams) of granulated white sugar along with 3 tablespoons (35 grams) of light brown sugar.

Beat the mixture on medium-high speed for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes thick, soft, and fluffy.

Add the zest of 1 orange, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) of pure orange extract, and 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) of pure vanilla extract to the egg mixture and beat until combined.

Transfer the batter to a large bowl for easier folding.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup (130 grams) of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Sift the flour mixture over the batter in thirds, folding gently to combine after each addition without deflating the batter too much.

Stir some of the batter into the warm brown butter to lighten it before folding it back into the main batter.

Cover the batter with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the madeleine pan by greasing it if not non-stick, and note that the recipe will yield about 20 to 22 madeleines.

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