Contributed by Chef Ellie Lavender
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re spending it with your sweetie, celebrating with your
friends, or planning the perfect 'Me Day' – nothing says "love" like making a
lavender-infused gift with your own creative hands.
Madeleines, the Classic French Tea Cakes are baked in
special molds that give them a delicate shell shape. The name 'Madeleine' was
given to these delightful tea cakes by Louis
XV to honor his father-in-law's cook Madeleine Paulmier.
Madeleines infused with divine organic culinary
lavender flowers and heavenly Meyer Lemons are truly delicious,
very easy to make and a beautiful Valentine’s Day gift. Madeleines are
best eaten the day they're baked. Though 3-5 days old Madeleines are
wonderful too, when dunked into coffee, espresso and even wine. However you
enjoy them, gift yourself by making some.
Culinary
Lavender Tip: always use high grade organic culinary
lavender such as Pelindaba
Lavender's Organic Culinary Lavender. It's sweet, aromatic and delightful, which will make your
baked goods even heavenlier!
Lavender Lemon Madeleines
Ingredients: Makes 12 Madeleines
1/2
cup spelt pastry flour
2
Tbsp. almond flour
1/3
cup sweet butter (dairy or non-dairy)
1
Tsp. fresh Meyer lemon juice
1
Tsp. Meyer lemon zest
2Tbsp.
sugar
1
Tsp. organic culinary lavender (finely chopped)
1/3
cup almond milk
Directions:
Preheat oven to
375°F.
Butter and flour 12 (3 inch) madeleine molds; set aside.
Butter and flour 12 (3 inch) madeleine molds; set aside.
Melt butter and let
cool to room temperature.
Using electric mixer or
a mixing bowl, at
high speed beat spelt pastry flour, almond flour, sugar, almond
milk, lemon juice and melted butter until
the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Add lemon zest and lavender flowers and beat for additional
2-3 minutes until they are well blended.
Spoon 1 Tbsp. batter
into each mold.
Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until cakes are golden and the tops spring back when gently pressed
with your fingertip.
Use the tip of the
knife to loosen madeleines from pan if necessary; invert onto rack.
Let it cool for 5-10
minutes if you want to eat them right away. For packaging as gifts, let them
cool for at least an hour.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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