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Orange Spice Tea Madeleines Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 madeleines

Description

This recipe for Orange Spice Tea Madeleines features delicate, buttery French shell-shaped cakes infused with aromatic cinnamon-orange tea and a hint of honey. Light and airy, these golden-brown treats are perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a charming dessert served alongside tea or coffee.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Flavorings and Toppings

  • 2 heaping tablespoons MarketSpice Tea loose leaf or another cinnamon-orange flavored tea
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Whip Eggs and Sugar: Place the eggs in a stand mixer bowl with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high speed, gradually adding the granulated sugar until fully incorporated. Increase speed to high and continue whisking for 3 to 5 minutes until the eggs double in volume, creating a light and fluffy mixture.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold in the vanilla extract followed by the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined to preserve the airy texture.
  3. Rest Batter: Cover the bowl and let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to one hour to hydrate the flour and develop flavor.
  4. Melt Butter and Infuse Tea: While the batter rests, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the loose leaf MarketSpice Tea and let it steep for 10 minutes to infuse the butter with warm cinnamon-orange notes.
  5. Strain Butter: Strain the butter through a fine mesh sieve multiple times (2-3 passes may be needed) to remove any tea leaves, reserving 2 tablespoons for brushing the madeleine molds.
  6. Cool Butter: Allow the infused butter to cool for 20 to 30 minutes until warm but not hot.
  7. Add Butter and Honey to Batter: Stir the infused butter (rewarming gently if it solidifies) along with the honey into the batter until smooth and well incorporated. Cover the batter again and rest for another 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and further aerate.
  8. Preheat Oven and Prepare Molds: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Brush 16 shell-shaped indentations of two madeleine molds with the reserved 2 tablespoons of melted butter to prevent sticking.
  9. Fill Molds: Using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter per indentation, fill the molds three-quarters full. Slightly moisten the tip of your finger with water to smooth and spread the batter evenly across each shell. Tap the molds gently on the counter to ensure even distribution.
  10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the madeleines turn a deep golden brown and have risen nicely with characteristic shell ridges.
  11. Cool and Remove: Remove the molds from the oven and let them cool for about 3 minutes. Then carefully tip the madeleines out onto a cooling rack to finish cooling.
  12. Dust With Powdered Sugar and Cinnamon: Once slightly cooled but still warm, gently sift powdered sugar over the madeleines using a fine mesh sieve, followed by a fine dusting of ground cinnamon for added aroma and a lovely finish.
  13. Serve: Serve warm alongside fresh black tea or coffee. Ideal as a sophisticated snack, breakfast treat, or elegant dessert. Santé!

Notes

  • Resting the batter before baking is crucial for the light, characteristic texture and flavor of madeleines.
  • Using loose leaf cinnamon-orange flavored tea is essential to infuse the butter with the signature flavor; substitute with similar spiced teas if unavailable.
  • Ensure butter is cooled but still fluid before adding to the batter to avoid cooking the eggs.
  • Do not overfill the molds to avoid overflow during baking.
  • Moistening your finger with water to smooth batter helps achieve even thickness and attractive madeleine shells.
  • Madeleines are best enjoyed fresh and slightly warm for optimal texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/orange-spice-tea-madeleines-recipe/