Safflower Madeleines Recipe

Name: Safflower Madeleines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon safflower petals; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch kosher salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon safflower petals
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1
Special equipment: a large nonstick madeleine pan
2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
3
Melt the butter with the safflower petals in a small saucepan over a low flame.
4
Set aside to cool slightly.
5
In a small bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
6
In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the sugar and eggs until light yellow and thick, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the orange zest and vanilla and mix until combined, about 30 seconds.
8
Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and use a spatula to fold in first the flour mixture and then the safflower butter.
9
Fill the cups of a madeleine pan with batter and bake until golden, humped and springy, 12 to 13 minutes.
10
Let cool for 5 minutes before unmolding the madeleines.
11
Dust with confectioners' sugar prior to serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon safflower petals, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Safflower Madeleines falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Safflower Madeleines

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