Snack · French · 10 min
Madeleines au Zeste de Citron (Classic French Lemon Tea Cakes)
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 14g
- Carbs
- 21g
- Fat
- 7g
Ingredients
- 25.6 g Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry
- 9.4 g Nuts, almonds, finely ground
- 86.6 g Egg whites, large
Method
- 01Preheat your oven to 375 deg F (190 deg C).
- 02Grease a traditional scallop-shell Madeleine tin lightly with a touch of butter or non-stick spray.
- 03In a mixing bowl, combine the finely ground oat flour and almond meal; these provide the structural base that mimics the delicate crumb of a traditional tea cake while maintaining our nutritional profile.
- 04In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they reach soft, glossy peaks—this aeration is key to the characteristic 'hump' of the Madeleine.
- 05Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites using a rubber spatula, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
- 06Add a tablespoon of fresh lemon zest to brighten the batter.
- 07Spoon the mixture into the shell molds, filling each about three-quarters full.
- 08Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cakes are set, lightly golden at the edges, and spring back when touched.
- 09Let them cool in the pan for two minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack.
- 10Serve warm, perhaps alongside a cup of Earl Grey tea, enjoying the delicate, crisp exterior and tender, aromatic interior.
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