vanilla bean Madeleines

February 5th, 2013

vanilla bean Madeleines for valentines day

vanilla bean Madeleines

makes 2½ dozen

what you need:
9 tablespoons (4.5 oz) unsalted butter, melted 
1 cup (7.5 oz) granulated sugar
4 large eggs (7 oz.), room temperature
1½ tablespoon vanilla bean paste
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup 2 % milk, room temperature
1½ teaspoon lemon zest Read the rest of this entry »

royal icing

December 17th, 2010

royal icing

what you need:

1 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon dried egg whites (or meringue powder)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 cup water

OR

1 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 egg white
1 teaspoon lemon juice

how to:

  • Sift Dry Ingredients.  Sift powdered sugar and meringue powder (or dried egg whites) and place in the bowl of a stand along mixer.
  • Add Liquid And Mix.  Using the whisk attachment, turn the mixer on low speed and add the lemon juice and water.  Mix until incoporated.  If you are using a raw egg white (instead of the dried whites or meringue powder), omit the water.