Original Post Here http://www.designsponge.com | Makes 12 large shell madeleines, but also works in a normal 12-hole madeleine tray, or mini-muffin tin.
The batter must chill overnight, so remember to start one day ahead.
Ingredients
For the Madeleines
– 6 tablespoons / 85g unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup / 100g caster sugar
– 3 teaspoons matcha powder
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup / 130g plain flour, sifted
– 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
– 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon / 50g milk
pinch of sea salt
For the icing
– 3/4 cup / 100g icing sugar
– 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon / 20g hot water
– 2 teaspoons / 10g yuzu juice (or lemon; or substitute with water)
– 2 teaspoons matcha powder
To make the Madeleines
1. In a stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, sea salt and matcha powder until pale. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition (you’ll probably need to stop the mixer every now and then, to scrape down the sides of the bowl). Fold in the flour and the milk, and chill the batter overnight.
2. To bake the madeleines, preheat the oven to 400 F / 200 C. Butter and lightly flour the madeleine trays. Divide the batter evenly between the molds. Bake for 11 minutes, or until cooked. They should be peaked, lightly brown and spring back lightly when pressed. Tip the baked madeleines out of the tray and allow to cool completely before icing.
To make the icing
Mix together the icing sugar and matcha powder. Thoroughly whisk in the water and juice, adding more liquid to reach the desired consistency. Brush the icing all over the madeleines and leave them to set.
Notes:
1. This is a “cakey” kind of madeleine, not so much the traditional version, so these stay moist for a few days and actually taste better the day after they are made.
2. You can also include a bit of jasmine essence when making the batter. Jasmine and matcha are really lovely together.
3. Also optional: After spooning the batter into the molds, press/sprinkle kuromame (candied black bean) or a few pieces of candied chestnut into the batter, or fresh fruit, like blueberries, raspberries or sliced feijoa, then bake. They all go well with the flavor of green tea.
