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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and for a thoughtful and sweet present, nothing surpasses
the unique charm of homemade, lemon-lavender Madeleines.
Madeleines
are classic French tea cakes known for their distinctive shell shape, which is
created by baking them in special molds. The cakes were named by Louis XV in
honor of Madeleine Paulmier, his father-in-law's cook.
Culinary Lavender
Tip: always use high grade organic culinary lavender.
Ingredients: Makes 12 Madeleines
1/2 cup
pastry flour
2 Tbsp. almond flour
1/3 cup unsalted plant-based butter
1 Tsp. fresh Meyer lemon juice
1 Tsp. Meyer lemon zest
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tsp. organic culinary lavender (finely chopped)
1/3 cup almond milk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Butter and flour the madeleines mold.
3. Melt butter and set aside to cool at room temperature.
4. In a bowl with an electric mixer at high speed
beat pastry flour, almond flour, sugar, almond milk, lemon juice and
melted butter until the mixture is creamy.
5. Add lemon zest and lavender flowers and beat for additional one minute.
6. Place 1 Tbsp. of the batter into each mold.
7. Bake for 15-17 minutes until madeleines are golden and the tops
spring back when gently pressed with your fingertip.
8. Use tip of a perry knife to loosen the madeleines from pan if necessary,
transfer them on a cooling rack and set aside to cool for at least 15 minutes
before enjoying them.
9. For packaging as gifts, let the madeleines cool for at least one hour.
These
delicious madeleines, featuring a delicate infusion of organic culinary
lavender and Meyer lemon, are simple to bake. They make a perfect Valentine's
Day gift and are wonderful on their own or when dipped in coffee, espresso, or
dessert wine.
Happy
Valentine’s Day!
Chef
Ellie Lavender
Plant0based
Mediterranean Personal Chef
Culinary & Wine Pairing Instructor
Lavender Design + Cuisine
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