Spiced Madeleines
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon (melted) for greasing molds
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Confectioners sugar for dusting
- Special equipment: a madeleine pan with 12 (3- by 2-inch) molds*
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400F.
- Brush molds with some melted butter, then chill until set, about 5 minutes.
- Brush molds again with some melted butter and chill pan.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, spices, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk together sugars and eggs until combined well.
- Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined, then stir in remaining butter (6 tablespoons) until just incorporated.
- 3Spoon batter into molds, filling them about two thirds full.
- Bake 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350F and bake until springy to the touch and edges are lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Turn out onto a rack and cool 15 minutes.
- Just before serving, dust with confectioners sugar.
- *Available at many cookware shops and Bridge Kitchenware (800-274-3435).
unsalted butter, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground coriander, freshly grated nutmeg, ground allspice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, confectioners sugar, molds
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-madeleines-230781 (may not work)