Madeleines With Cinnamon Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Flour1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter6 Tablespoon
 Sugar1 Tablespoon
 Egg yolk1
 Butter1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling)
 Sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling)
 Eggs2 (Filling)
 Ground almonds1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling)
 Almond extract1/4 Teaspoon (Filling)
 Rising flour1 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling)
 Ground cinnamon1 Teaspoon (Filling)
 Milk to mix
 Apricotjam
 1 tbsp Confectioners'sugar

Directions

Sift flour into a bowl and rub in butter.
Stir in sugar, egg yolk and enough water to bind to a soft dough.
Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and use to line two madeleine sheets.
Trim the edges and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°.
To make filling, cream butter with all but 1 tbsp sugar.
Gradually beat in eggs, then mix in almonds and almond extract.
Sift in flour and cinnamon and fold in with enough milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
Put 1/4 tsp jam into each pastry case, then spoon filling into each case.
Bake for 15-20 minutes till the filling is golden and springs back when lightly pressed.
Cool on a wire rack.
Mix confectioners' sugar and remaining sugar together and sift over tartlets before serving.
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