Recipe
September 24, 2015
Ask A Chef: Lemon Madeleines
Chef Dale MacKay of Ayden Kitchen & Bar shares a recipe for lemon madeleines.
Q: At Ayden Kitchen & Bar in Saskatoon, they serve lemony, fresh-baked madeleines. I could eat them by the dozen! Could you please get the recipe? Thanks! — Bonnie, Regina, Saskatchewan
A: Owner and chef Dale MacKay fell in love with madeleines while working for Daniel Boulud in New York. He says they’re best enjoyed straight from the oven, and he uses a piping/pastry bag to fill the moulds neatly and evenly.
Directions
Yield: Makes 40 Minis
- In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and lemon zest. In small saucepan, melt butter and honey.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk, beat eggs and sugars until pale and thick, 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Slowly add dry mix until combined. Slowly add butter mixture until combined. (Batter can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 mini madeleine pans with baking spray. Dust with flour, tapping out excess. Transfer batter to piping bag fitted with plain tip. Pipe batter into moulds until 3⁄4 full. Bake until golden and just firm in centers, 6 to 8 minutes. Toss with sugar, if desired. Serve immediately.
Photographer:
Bob Deutscher
Source:
House & Home September 2014