French Cooking Academy: Stephane Shows Us How to Cook Perfect Madeleines at Home

May 25, 2018 • In order to get perfect-looking madeleines, you first need to use a recipe that works. Also, you need a metal madeleine baking tray. My madeleine recipe is for the plain madeleines, but once you master this recipe you can start adding extra flavourings like lemon or orange zest, chocolate nuggets, jam, or nuts. You can also vary the size: small madeleines, large madeleines and so much more. So just use your imagination and start inventing new ways on making delicious madeleines at home.

Did you know that madeleines are one the most famous little French cakes there are and have been mass-produced since the end of the 19th century. They became really popular during the Second World War.


Get the recipe here.