Transport yourself to a cozy Parisian café with these delightful Green Tea and Honey Madeleines. Combining the classic French madeleine with the flavors of green tea and honey, these little cakes are a perfect balance of elegance and simplicity.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon green tea leaves
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the green tea leaves and let them steep in the butter for 5 minutes. Strain the butter through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pressing on the tea leaves to extract as much flavor as possible. Discard the tea leaves and let the butter cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and honey until pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add the cooled, infused butter to the batter and fold until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a madeleine pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Spoon the chilled batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the madeleines are golden brown around the edges and spring back when lightly touched.
- Remove the madeleines from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the madeleines with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Enjoy these Green Tea and Honey Madeleines with a cup of green tea for a delightful and elegant treat!