Madeleines (Gluten-Free)
These homemade gluten-free madeleines are super tasty. They are soft, tender, and perfectly sweet. This classic small bake are perfect for dipping into a cup of tea.
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About this recipe
Gluten-free madeleines are super soft, tender, and delicious! They are buttery and perfectly sweet. Perfect for dipping into a cup of tea like this scons that you should try.
This classic recipe takes a few ingredients and freezes very well. You can end them up with powder sugar or coat with chocolate.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this recipe are:
- Flour: gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Salt: enhances flavor.
- Butter: unsalted butter melted.
- Egg: room temperature egg is better.
- Lemon: fresh lemon zest.
How to make GF Homemade Madeleines
Melted the butter in the microwave and set aside.
In a medium bowl beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla extract at high speed for 3 minutes until pale and smooth. Beat in the lemon zest.
Add the warm melted butter and mix well with a rubber spatula. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until well incoporated.
Let rest covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray, lightly oil, or buttered a madeleine pan.
Pour the mixture and fill the madeleine pan ¾ full, dividing the mixture as evenly as possible.
Cooked for 10/12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before removing.
Dust the madeleines with powdered sugar.
Storing
Madeleines can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them once they have cooled completely, in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy them, warm them slightly in a medium oven before eating or microwave them for about 20 seconds.
Serving options
- Powdered Sugar: dust the madeleines with powder sugar. Cassic.
- Chocolate: coat the them with chocolate. The madeleine is usually dipped in chocolate and half of the biscuit is covered.
- Dessert: serve your desserts with a madeleine, like a creme brulee or a souffle. Dipped the madeleine into your dessert.
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Gluten-Free Madeleines
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 and 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melted the butter in the microwave and set aside.
- In a medium bowl beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla extract at high speed for 3 minutes until pale and smooth. Beat in the lemon zest.
- Add the warm melted butter and mix well with a rubber spatula. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Let rest covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray, lightly oil, or buttered a madeleine pan.
- Pour the mixture and fill the madeleine pan ¾ full, dividing the mixture as evenly as possible.
- Cook for 10/12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before removing.
- Dust the madeleines with powdered sugar (optional).
