Name: French Citrus Madeleines with Orange Flower Water
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 12 cookies
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 0.5 cup cake flour; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 1 egg; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 1 orange zest; 2 teaspoons orange blossom water; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; confectioner's sugar

French Citrus Madeleines with Orange Flower Water

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Put a rack on the lower third of the oven and preheat to 400℉/(200℃).

Generously butter a 12-mold madeleine pan.

Sift together the flour and the baking powder. Set aside.

In a second bowl, in a mixer beat together the egg, granulated sugar, orange zest, and orange blossom water for 30 seconds.

Increase the speed of the mixer to high and beat the mixture until it has quadrupled and is very thick. It should take about 10 minutes.

Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the flour mixture and then the melted butter into the egg mixture.

Using a 1 tablespoon ice cream scoop, spoon the batter into the prepared molds, filling each about ¾ full.

Bake the madeleines until they are lightly browned around the edges and on the bottom, between 10-12 minutes.

Remove the madeleines from the oven, and immediately flip them out onto a wire rack.

Using a fine mesh sieve or a sifter, dust the orange madeleines with confectioners' sugar.

Best served warm. Makes 12 madeleines.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Madeleine Pan Temperature Control 🌡️
Preheat your madeleine pan in the oven for 5 minutes and lightly butter it just before baking to ensure even browning and the signature golden edges that make madeleines special.
Orange Flower Water Dosage Precision 🌸
Use orange flower water sparingly (typically ½-1 teaspoon) as its flavor is intensely concentrated; start with less and adjust to taste, as too much can overpower the delicate citrus balance.
Room Temperature Ingredient Mastery 🧈
Bring all ingredients, especially eggs and butter, to room temperature before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and achieve the light, airy crumb structure madeleines are famous for.
Orange Zest Extraction Timing ✨
Zest your oranges just before folding into the batter to capture the volatile essential oils at peak potency, and avoid the bitter white pith by zesting only the colored outer layer.
Batter Rest Period Technique ⏱️
Let your batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature before filling the molds; this allows the flour to fully hydrate and helps madeleines develop their distinctive hump and tender crumb.