Orange Blossom Madeleines

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (100 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup (70 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • Zest of 1 small orange
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep & Chill: Generously butter a madeleine pan and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Chill in the freezer while you make the batter.
  2. Dry Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Set aside.
  3. Cream Eggs & Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer on high until pale, thick, and ribbon-like (about 3–4 minutes).
  4. Add Flavor: Gently fold in honey, orange blossom water, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Combine & Rest: Sift the dry ingredients over the egg mixture and fold in until smooth. Drizzle in the melted butter and fold gently to incorporate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to develop the characteristic hump.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spoon batter into chilled molds, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers spring back lightly when touched.
  7. Release & Cool: Tap the pan to release the madeleines onto a rack. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
  8. Serve: Arrange the madeleines on your porcelain saucers, pour fragrant tea from your CwlwGO teapot, and savor these little blooms with every sip.

May each Orange Blossom Madeleine and every pour from your new porcelain tea service bring warm elegance and sweet moments to your teatime. Enjoy!

—Mom Mom (Grandma Helen)