Amazing Vegan Madeleines: A 45 Min Classic Treat
An easy and elegant recipe for vegan madeleines, capturing the classic flavor and shape without eggs or dairy.
Ingredients
For the Madeleines
- 1/2 cup vegan butter melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp plant-based milk e.g., almond or oat
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional, for a classic flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Grease and lightly flour a madeleine pan, making sure to get into all the grooves. This step is crucial for preventing the madeleines from sticking. Place the pan in the refrigerator.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted and cooled vegan butter, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract.
- Create the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to a tough texture. The batter should be thick.
- Chill the Batter: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. This step is essential for developing the flavor and achieving the iconic hump during baking.
- Preheat the Oven: Once the batter has chilled, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Fill the Pan: Spoon the chilled batter into each madeleine mold, filling it about three-quarters of the way full.
- Bake the Madeleines: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops have puffed up with the signature hump. The vegan madeleines should spring back when lightly touched.
- Serve: Let the madeleines cool in the pan for a minute or two before gently tapping them out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
The chilling time for the batter is crucial for the perfect shape and texture.