Madeleines are small cakes that originated in France. They are small, buttery, light and have a unique shell shape. The classic recipe is simple with a few basic ingredients, but can be customized in many ways to suit your tastes . Japanese twist on the classic madeleine recipe, adding miso caramel for extra flavor.

Material:

For Madeleine:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and chilled

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3 large room temperature eggs

  2/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

  1 tablespoon lemon peel


For miso caramel:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp water

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons white miso paste

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a madeleine mold, dust with flour and set aside.

2. Place flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine .

3. Put eggs and sugar in a large bowl and whisk until whitish and thick .

4. Add the melted butter, vanilla extract and lemon zest to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until completely mixed. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, fill each madeleine shell about 3/4 full with batter.

7. Bake the madeleines for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cake springs back to the touch.

8. Remove the pan from the oven and let the madeleines cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. While the madeleines are cooling, make miso caramel. Put the granulated sugar and water in a thick saucepan and heat over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to turn amber.

10. Remove the pan from heat and add heavy cream and butter. Be careful as the mixture will bubble. Whisk until everything is well mixed.

11. Add miso to the caramel and whisk until smooth.

12. Let the miso caramel cool for a few minutes, then drizzle it over the chilled madeleines.

13. Serve the madeleines immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tips and tricks:

• Always cool the melted butter before adding it to the egg mixture. If the butter is too hot, the eggs will burn.

• Do not over mix the dough .

• You can use piping bags to fill the madeleine molds with batter for more precise and clean application.

• Be careful not to burn the sugar when making miso caramel. Keep an eye on it and stir occasionally to evenly brown it.

• If the miso caramel is too thick, add a little heavy cream to thin it out.

• Miso caramel can also be used as a dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Madeleines are classic French pastries that are easy to make and can be customized in many ways. It is a unique delicious recipe that adds miso caramel to add a Japanese taste. The buttery
madeleine and the sweet and sour flavor of the miso caramel are a perfect match, creating a perfect balance of appetizing flavors.

This recipe is perfect as a dessert for a fancy afternoon tea or dinner party. You can also make madeleines with miso caramel as souvenirs for your friends and family.

The good thing about this recipe is that you can easily customize it to your own taste. Various flavors such as almond extract or chocolate his chips can be added to the madeleine dough to give it another dimension of flavor. Adjust the thickness of the miso caramel to your liking by adjusting the amount of fresh cream.

If you've never made madeleines before, don't be intimidated by the process.With a little practice, you can easily make these delicious little cakes. A versatile and elegant dessert that will impress your guests.

In conclusion, this recipe for Madeleines with Miso Caramel is a unique and delicious twist on the classic French pastry. And it tastes wonderful. Please try the recipe that adds a taste of Japan to the taste of France.