Grapefruit Poppy Seed Madeleines
Grapefruit Poppy Seed Madeleines
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest, from 1 large grapefruit
- 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grapefruit juice
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and set aside to cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the large eggs until lightly beaten. Add the grapefruit zest, 2 tablespoons of fresh grapefruit juice, poppy seeds, and vanilla extract to the eggs, mixing well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the cooled melted butter until no streaks remain.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight). This chilling step is crucial for developing the characteristic 'hump' on the madeleines.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Generously butter and flour a madeleine pan, ensuring every shell cavity is coated to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of chilled batter into the center of each madeleine cavity. Do not spread the batter; it will spread on its own during baking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the madeleines have developed a pronounced hump. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven and madeleine pan.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove the madeleines from the oven and immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack to release them. If they stick, gently pry them out with a small offset spatula. Let them cool completely on the wire rack.
- 9
If making the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon of fresh grapefruit juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled madeleines.
⏱️ 3 min
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Grapefruit Poppy Seed Madeleines
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest, from 1 large grapefruit
- 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grapefruit juice
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and set aside to cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the large eggs until lightly beaten. Add the grapefruit zest, 2 tablespoons of fresh grapefruit juice, poppy seeds, and vanilla extract to the eggs, mixing well.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the cooled melted butter until no streaks remain.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight). This chilling step is crucial for developing the characteristic 'hump' on the madeleines.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Generously butter and flour a madeleine pan, ensuring every shell cavity is coated to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of chilled batter into the center of each madeleine cavity. Do not spread the batter; it will spread on its own during baking.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the madeleines have developed a pronounced hump. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven and madeleine pan.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove the madeleines from the oven and immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack to release them. If they stick, gently pry them out with a small offset spatula. Let them cool completely on the wire rack.
- 9
If making the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon of fresh grapefruit juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled madeleines.
⏱️ 3 min