Madelines Flashcards
True or False - Madeleines are cookies.
False - Madeleines are quick breads
What nationality do Madeleines come from?
They are a French Classic Pastry.
What is a Madeleine?
A small shell-shaped sponge cake.
Who created the Madeleine and when?
Cook Madeleine Paulmier in 1755.
Who were Madeleines originally made for?
King Louis XV
Who made Madeleines famous?
Marie, King Louis XV’s wife
True or False - Poet Marcel Proust used a madeleine as a tool to evoke memory.
True - in his work In Search Of Lost Time
What mixing method is used to made Madeleines?
The muffin method.
True or False - Madeleine batter must be left overnight.
True
Why must Madeleine batter be left to sit in the refrigerator over night?
To retard the baking powder. This helps the madeleine hold its shape while maintaining a fluffy cake-like texture.
What temperature are Madeleines baked at?
400C for 2 minutes then lower to 350C for 10 minutes.
True or False - Madeleines should cool completely in their tray.
False - if left in too long, madeleines will stick to the mold.
What is the proper way to grease Madeleine pans?
With soft butter and flour. Using pan spray will still result in sticking product.
What baker in NYC sells only freshly baked Madeleines?
Dominique Ansel (he also created the cronut)
