Anna Olson Makes London Fog Madeleines! | Baking Wisdom

Recipe below - follow along! These buttery shell-shaped little cakes are a staple in French patisseries, where they are judged not only by their flavour but also by the little peak in the centre of each one. That sign of a well-made madeleine is la bosse, literally translated as “the bump.” Be sure to have proper madeleine pans for this recipe. The combination of Earl Grey tea and vanilla-popularly called London fog-gives these particular madeleines a subtle flavour that enhances their sweet, buttery character and makes them a lovely addition to an afternoon tea assortment.
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• Recipe Information •
Makes 18 madeleines
Prep Time: Under 10 minutes, plus chilling
Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Ingredients •
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pans
2 Earl Grey tea bags
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
10 Tbsp (125 g) granulated sugar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (150 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cocoa powder
• Directions •
1. Infuse the tea flavour. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Break open the tea bags into the butter and let steep on low for 5 minutes. Strain the butter into a bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
2. Make the batter. Whisk the eggs, egg white, sugar, honey, lemon zest and vanilla together by hand. Sift in the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the butter. Cover and chill the batter for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
The lemon zest and cocoa powder bolster the Earl Grey tea flavour, and the cocoa adds a little colour, giving the madeleines the same colour tone as a milky cup of tea.
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Chill two madeleine pans for 10 minutes, then brush the pans with melted butter (the chilled pans help set the butter to prevent it from pooling in the pan). Freeze the buttered pans for 10 minutes.
As simple as these little cakes seem, I think I tested this recipe more times than any of the others in the book. I played with many flavour combinations before hitting on this one, but the trickiest part was making sure I got a bosse on each madeleine no matter what type of pan I used (stainless, non-stick or silicone). After much testing, I can say it’s a fait accompli.
4. Scoop the batter into 18 of the shell-shaped molds (a small ice cream scoop works best). Bake the madeleines for about 12 minutes, until browned at the edges. Immediately tap the madeleines out onto a rack to cool slightly. Serve them warm and freshly baked if you can.
If you must store madeleines, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for a day at most, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw the madeleines on the counter and rewarm for 10 minutes in a 300°F (150°C) oven.

[@helenwong1214]

These London Fog Madeleines looks perfection !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@linda5278]

They are the perfect, petite cake! Earl Grey is my fave tea. Can't wait to make them. PS: Love your blouse!

[@janethickett9423]

These found fabulous. Got your book and can’t wait to make them 😊

[@simplylorieLap08]

Wow well prepared and its yummy result

[@karenallen3486]

I love Madeline's ❤️! They are such a simple little sweet with tea.

[@billie4043]

I must say Anna Olsen your recipes and methods are just the best and thank you for all your tips YOU ARE THE BEST PASTRY CHEF ❤

[@williambennett7699]

Wow! I have never tryed a Madeleine before. Planning on trying one now. Thank you for the great video😊

[@jmolvera8337]

Ana, you are the best! Ever since I saw your Blood Orange Fourless Cake I have baked it several times.

[@Billy33753]

Looks yummy

[@jmolvera8337]

I will try this Madeleine recipe soon.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

My next project. These look absolutely wonderful! And Wendy's right, the book is amazing!

[@tallatzarrin4885]

Looks awesome I bet must be yummy 😋

[@KarleneA380]

That was amazing! You made it look easy. So now I definitely have to find some Madeleine pans. Thanks for your Baking Wisdom. (PS: that is another beautiful blouse!)

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Thank you Anna those are hit be bless nd your family

[@nadiauzmaa]

thats amazing

[@joanascakes9055]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@edithharmer1326]

Wow! Wow! This is a Winner!! Delicious! Thank you for sharing! Greetings from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🌹 🌹🌹 Edith, a long appreciative Subcriber

[@ZoeyaKitchen]

Superb recipe Masha Allah yummy 😋

[@nhaliebuenaventura8535]

Wish to someone from my frens give these book as a gift...love to have these

[@mariaevitaatienza8010]

Sooo yummy

[@CarmeneDecayette-nv6bt]

Anna your de best

[@GiC7]

Thanks

[@smileygirl6457]

Yum.🤤

[@camicri4263]

Yum!

[@lorrainegunn4111]

I have made the traditional madeleines many times, but never with Earl Grey Tea; sounds great, and am anxious to try these too.

[@camicri4263]

@@lorrainegunn4111 for sure! I would love to make them but I can't have any cards because of my diabetes. I need to square that away and then will make it once a year 😁. Lorain, if you make them, let me know how they turn out! Have a blessed week 🤗

[@nattapateurpaiboonwattana4174]

Ohhh I love madeleine

[@edwardstevensjr9506]

Anna these look great,thanks for sharing these recipes with us God/Jesus Bless you ❤❤❤ and your family

[@lindaromano3734]

Great tip Anna..cold batter/hot oven! ❤🍁 Where can I get the BAKE sign you have next to your teal Dutch oven?

[@ralpheldeeb2715]

Its very nice channel like it alot..it might be great idea if u can make an episode on how to make a shephard's pie

[@marilynwood6934]

I love your blouse.

[@kubeshnienaidu9457]

Can u substitute the earl tea for another tea

[@shravyakarunakaran6878]

Hello Anna, I’m a big fan of yours! Hope you’re doing well. I have a quick question. What should be the baking time if I’m baking 6 madeleines in a batch? Please let me know. Thank you 😊

[@stars.scars.]

does anyone know if the temperatures in the book are for her oven with a fan and do we lower the temperature in a regular for each recipe

[@HansMaximum]

Out of curiosity, what is the gluten/flour doing to the recipe? I would like to make these gluten-free (celiac) and wondering what the gluten is actually doing for the recipe so I can see how to best replicate it.

[@Dr.eggeaterr101]

Anna I have phobia from thinks evaporating in my mouth ❤ 🤤

[@starmett]

What can I use instead of tea?

[@wendygervais8526]

How can you share decades of wisdom when your only in your second decade !!!!😮. I can’t wait to try these. Your new book is amazing!

[@delskinner3427]

Anna, where did you get your Madeline pans? Could you use any tea, with this recipe? Looks wonderful! I wonder if you might do a video with the original Madeline recipe?😊

[@carolyncalhoun7555]

I have seen Anna's Madeleine pans at the Bay in the housewares section. They look amazing. Anna has an entire line of bakeware.

[@delskinner3427]

@@carolyncalhoun7555 Bay? Is it a store that is on line?

[@SFelectrolysis]

AMAZON! Just got a set , same as the pans in the video … champagne non stick steel

[@lorrainegunn4111]

​@@delskinner3427 Yes, and beautiful stores -- the oldest stores in Canada.

[@CherryCherryJ]

may i reduce the amount of sugar for this recipe?

[@catherinechen8144]

I've watched so many Madeleine videos and they are loaded with sugar. I'm also wondering why. I had cut down the sugar to half the weight of flour and it's very good and not over sweet. I use 200g of flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 4 eggs, 100g of sugar, 100g butter. Beat egg white separately and fold in with mixture in the last step. Good luck.

[@blancaadame7247]

👍😋😋😋

[@emiliaaloisio7290]

Potrebbe tradurre le ricette in italiano grazie mille

[@caribbeanqueen6107]

You also forgot the pinch of salt sweets need that pinch of salt for balance!