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Madeleines with Orange Blossom Water

If you're looking for a picnic-worthy treat to enjoy in the sunshine (or indoors for a bright flavour reminiscent of springtime), then look no further! These madeleines have gentle citrus notes from the orange blossom water.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12 Madeleines

Ingredients
 
 

For the madeleines: ⁠

  • 3 eggs
  • 3 1/2 oz Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 5 1/2 oz Flour
  • 3 1/2 oz Butter
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder⁠
  • 1 tbsp Orange Blossom Water

For the icing: ⁠

  • 3 1/2 oz Icing Sugar
  • 1 tsp Orange Blossom Water ⁠
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 2 oranges zest only, for decoration

Instructions
 

  • For the Madeleines, melt the butter in the microwave or a saucepan over low heat. ⁠
  • Meanwhile, whip the eggs with the brown sugar, salt, and honey with an electric mixer until the mixture turns white. ⁠
  • Add the flour and baking powder, mix. Pour in the melted butter and orange blossom water, then mix again. ⁠
  • Leave the dough to rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. ⁠
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C. Pour the dough into the cells of the mould. Bake for 4-5 minutes, lowering to 200°C, then lower again to 180°C and cook for another 4-5 minutes. ⁠Unmould the Madeleines and let them cool. ⁠
  • For the icing, mix the orange blossom water, water, and icing sugar. Brush the Madeleines with the icing using a brush or the back of a spoon. Finally, add the orange zest on top to decorate. ⁠
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Rose - Les P'tits Bonheurs de RoseSparkling, dreamy, sensitive, Rose has enjoyed travelling through Provence since she moved there (a few years ago), her eyes filled with wonder, with her little dog Roy-Marius.
This young business manager passionate about charming real estate, history & the art of living in Provence divides time between her daily discoveries and the property entrusted to her.
 
Don't be surprised if… From Sainte-Victoire to Luberon, you cross her on her bike, crisscrossing the small roads in the middle of lavender fields… strolling, basket in hand, on the local markets… or sitting on a terrace, sipping a fresh rosé from Provence.
 
In the meantime, you can find her on her blog Les p’tits bonheurs de Rose.
Keyword Dessert, French Desserts, Orange
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