Madeleines
These Gluten Free Madeleines are deliciously tempting little cakes with a buttery coating - irresistible. Can be made dairy free if you wish. Perfect little morsels to go with a lovely cup of tea. Even better for picnics.
Servings: 14 Madeleines
Calories: 111kcal
Ingredients
- 2 egg(s)
- 100 g caster sugar
- 100 g gluten free plain flour
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 100 g butter melted and cooled
Instructions
- Brush the Madeleine tin with melted butter (if you want a real authentic nutty taste you can melt a knob of butter in a pan until it just starts to change colour) dust tray with flour and tap off excess.
- Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a bowl until frothy and light.
- Add your cooled butter and whisk again until thoroughly incorporated
- Add the flour and lightly fold in with the whisk
- Finally, add the lemon juice and zest and leave the mixture for 1.5hrs ... be patient!NOTE: you can leave these in the fridge if its a hot day, or simply leave on the side in the kitchen, just remember to cover it to prevent flies...or naughty finger dipping!
- Set your oven to 180°C | 160°C fan | 350°F | Gas 4
- Fill the Madeleine tin to the top of each mould.
- Bake for 10mins and enjoy the wonderful smells that emit from your oven!
- Either allow to cool for later or eat while still warm - utter bliss!
Notes
Top Tip:
I cannot stress how important it is to leave this mixture for at least 30mins it makes a huge difference and can literally lead to the rise or fall of your Madeleine's.
I cannot stress how important it is to leave this mixture for at least 30mins it makes a huge difference and can literally lead to the rise or fall of your Madeleine's.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg