Earl Grey Tea Madeleines with Honey

Name: Earl Grey Tea Madeleines with Honey
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 5 tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional for molds, room temperature; 1 2 tablespoons loose tea or tea from 2 tea bags (preferably Earl Grey); 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 Pinch of salt; 1 2 large eggs; 1 1/3 cup sugar; 1 2 tablespoons honey; 1 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel

From the kitchen of Carly

Delicate little cakes infused with Earl Grey tea and brightened by honey and lemon zest. These madeleines are buttery, subtle, and perfect with afternoon tea. The bergamot steeps into the butter, creating depth without overpowering the tender crumb.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

15 tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional for molds, room temperature
12 tablespoons loose tea or tea from 2 tea bags (preferably Earl Grey)
13/4 cup all purpose flour
11/2 teaspoon baking powder
1Pinch of salt
12 large eggs
11/3 cup sugar
12 tablespoons honey
12 teaspoons vanilla extract
11/2 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel

Instructions

Line small sieve with 2 layers of damp cheesecloth and set sieve over small bowl. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in saucepan over low heat. Mix in tea. Let stand 10 minutes, then pour into sieve. Twist cheesecloth tightly around tea mixture, releasing tea-flavored butter into bowl.
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until thick, about 4 minutes. Add honey, vanilla, and lemon peel; beat 1 minute longer. Gently fold in dry ingredients, then tea-flavored butter. Press plastic wrap onto surface of batter; chill batter at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Brush twelve 3x2-inch madeleine molds with butter. Dust with flour; tap out excess. Place pan on baking sheet. Drop 1 scant tablespoon batter into each mold (batter will spread while baking, filling molds completely).
Bake madeleines until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 10 minutes. Sharply rap pan on work surface to loosen madeleines, then turn out onto rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.