Earl Gray (Grey) Madeleines

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons earl grey tea, finely ground (mortar & pestle method is best)
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 pinches salt
• 4 large eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and be sure not to brown. remove from heat, stir in vanilla, honey and tea. let stand till room temperature.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl or parchment, set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk or beat together eggs and sugars until light and fluffy, about five minutes.

4. 4

   Fold in sifted flour mixture, just until combined.

5. 5

   Add half cooled butter mixture, mix just until combined, then add in other half cooled butter mixture.

6. 6

   Cover the bowl, then chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes or until cooled (VERY IMPORTANT).

7. 7

   Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F with centered rack. Brush madeleine molds with butter, or use butter flavored cooking spray.

8. 8

   Fill each mold three quarters full with batter, do not overfill.

9. 9

   Bake until puffed and the edges are golden brown, about 8-10 minutes (watch carefully).

10. 10

    Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack until pan is cool enough to handle, then carefully remove madeleines from pan and let cool on a wire rack.

11. 11

    Serve slightly warm, or warm in a low oven until heated through.