Pretty little madeleines, oh why oh why do you stick to the pan? I carefully buttered and floured your sweet little cradles, but you did not want to leave...
Tara of Smells Like Home chose Traditional Madeleines for TWD this week. A nice treat! When I see their pretty shapes for sale, beautifully packaged, I always wonder if buyers are disappointed in the taste, despite being so very darling, even when stale. Special the same day they are baked, mediocre otherwise.
Dorie's recipe was simple and I made no alterations. I piped the batter into the molds right after mixing (aren't plastic bags the best?). Popped in the fridge for 4 1/2 hours--but still, no bump! The mini-madeleines were the ones that really got stuck, so I did what anyone would do--I ate what I pried out of the pan. My pans must be smallish--I got 12 regular sized and 14 miniature shells out of what was supposed to make an even dozen.
Loved the way the batter made the house smell, and loved these cakey little treats. I'm remembering a savory madeleine version somewhere--have to find it before my next round of houseguests arrive!
The photos were stuck in the camera, which should explain the illustration above, but here they are now...
Tara of Smells Like Home chose Traditional Madeleines for TWD this week. A nice treat! When I see their pretty shapes for sale, beautifully packaged, I always wonder if buyers are disappointed in the taste, despite being so very darling, even when stale. Special the same day they are baked, mediocre otherwise.
Dorie's recipe was simple and I made no alterations. I piped the batter into the molds right after mixing (aren't plastic bags the best?). Popped in the fridge for 4 1/2 hours--but still, no bump! The mini-madeleines were the ones that really got stuck, so I did what anyone would do--I ate what I pried out of the pan. My pans must be smallish--I got 12 regular sized and 14 miniature shells out of what was supposed to make an even dozen.
Loved the way the batter made the house smell, and loved these cakey little treats. I'm remembering a savory madeleine version somewhere--have to find it before my next round of houseguests arrive!
The photos were stuck in the camera, which should explain the illustration above, but here they are now...
36 comments:
Oh, sorry you had so much trouble getting the little devils out of the pans. Mine thought about sticking too, but I just whacked them out!! Would love to see the pix of the minis.
I didn't make the madeleines this week (no pan) but I have an issue with sticking baked goods. so, I feel your pain. Glad they tasted good enough to scrape out.
sorry about the sticking problem :( glad they tasted good, though! i loved the smell too!
I agree with the lack of bumps and the sticking problem, despite the taste was good! It's not your fault! I had more luck with a French recipe.
Ulrike from Küchenlatein
I too ended up with way more than she said we would get with the recipe. I think that always happens to me though!
Too bad they stuck! Glad you enjoyed the taste though! Look forward to photos!
It's so good to hear that you had a lot of extra batter, because I did, too. And I'm glad that yours were tasty!
Sorry they stuck, but at least you liked them!
That's too bad that yours got stuck. But if they taste good, it doesn't matter too much, right?
oww.. the descriptions would suffice for now. *yum*
Sorry they gave you so much trouble!
Glad you didn't let them defeat you!
I'm sorry to hear about your sticking problem...the silver lining to this situation - more madeleines for you to enjoy! :) I'm glad that you liked these treats.
BTW, to answer your Q, I do like Julia's version slightly better as I like the texture better. Still, this is a very good recipe!
Those madeleines can be such little devils! Sorry to hear about your sticking problems. They were a delicious treat!
My first ever Madeleines had stuck to the pans as well, so this time I didn't go easy on the butter and flour and it paid off! At least they were delicious, right? :)
Savory madeleines? These I must look up ...
Rebecca
http://www.ezrapoundcake.com
I'm sorry they stuck but I'm glad you enjoyed them. Can't wait to see pics!
What a great tip about piping them into the pan. Bummer they wouldn't come out but its all good if they taste great right? ;)
Clara @ I♥food4thought
I made blueberry muffins this time instead of the madeleines but after reading everyone's entry I wish I had of splurged and bought myself a pan. Sorry your's stuck, but you make them sound very delicious nonetheless!
Awwhh! Too bad they got stuck in the pan!
oh, sorry they got stuck in the pan! hope they still tasted good!
Sorry they got stuck in the pan, but I'm sure they tasted fantastic;)
i still don't get the bump no bump thing but they look good to me!!!
Mine are still in the 'fridge chilling, and I'm kind of worried about the stick factor too. I'm glad yours *tasted* good!
Love the picture! I baked the madeleines in a silicone pan. No sticking problem. I'm sorry yours stuck to the pan.
sorry these were so sticky!
What a shame that your little guys stuck. At least you got to enjoy them. I'll bet they tasted great!
Pesky stickiness! I had the same issue, needing a knife to help them along...hmph...
I'm sorry your madelines stuck! I've made hundreds of them, and the trick really is to knock them out as soon as you take them out of the oven. I hope that works for you next time.
I'll bet they tasted good though!
Looking forward to pictures!
Donna@Spatulas & Corkscrews
Too bad they stuck! I like them stale, even. I'm addicted, I guess.
I agree they did smell lovely! Sorry about them sticking! Hx
Sorry to hear they got stuck. Mine were tricky to pry out as well, though I blamed my non-standard pan.
Sometimes it's the ones you pry out the pan that taste better!
I ended up with extra batter both times I made them, too. Glad they were tasty even though they gave you trouble.
I have been lured into purchasing madeleines because they are so pretty, but they are never good. Now that I make them and know how good they are fresh, I never fall for the sweet little shell-shaped cakes sitting in the big jar at the coffee shop!
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