Cornbread Madeleines

Cornbread Madeleines
74 min.
100
29kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of Southern charm and French elegance with these Cornbread Madeleines. Perfectly light and airy, these delectable treats deliver a comforting, buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with an array of dishes or can simply be enjoyed on their own. With a modest preparation time of just 74 minutes, you’ll find this recipe to be a fun and rewarding adventure in baking—especially when you're looking to feed a crowd, as it serves a whopping 100 people!

Each madeleine boasts a mere 29 calories, making them a guilt-free dessert option that won’t compromise on taste. The soft texture brings back memories of warm family gatherings and joyful celebrations, while the addition of versatile flavor twists like Orange-Rosemary or Spicy White Cheddar allows you to customize them for any occasion. Whether you're warming them up for a holiday gathering, or serving them fresh out of the oven at brunch, these Cornbread Madeleines are sure to impress your guests.

Get ready to whisk up some happiness in your kitchen! These charming bites will elevate your dessert table with their unique taste and elegance. So grab your mixing bowl and madeleine pan, and let’s create a batch of these blissful bites that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • cups buttermilk 
  • cups self-rising cornmeal mix white
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Whisk together cornmeal mix, flour, and sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Add buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs.
  4. Whisk together just until blended. Spoon batter into lightly greased shiny madeleine pans, filling three-fourths full.
  5. Bake, in batches, 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Remove from pans immediately.
  7. Serve hot, or cool completely on wire racks (about 20 minutes), and freeze in zip-top plastic freezer bags up to 1 month. To serve, arrange desired amount of madeleines on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 for 5 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  8. TRY THESE TWISTS
  9. Orange-Rosemary: Prepare recipe as directed, adding 2 Tbsp. orange zest and 1 1/2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary to dry ingredients.
  10. Lemon-Thyme: Prepare recipe as directed, adding 1 Tbsp. lemon zest and 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme to dry ingredients.
  11. Spicy White Cheddar: Reduce sugar to 2 Tbsp. Prepare recipe as directed, adding 3/4 cup finely shredded white Cheddar cheese and 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper to dry ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Calories29kcal
Protein8.85%
Fat39.8%
Carbs51.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.26
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.97695652298305%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:28.58kcal
1.43%
Fat:1.28g
1.97%
Saturated Fat:0.72g
4.5%
Carbohydrates:3.71g
1.24%
Net Carbohydrates:3.48g
1.27%
Sugar:0.74g
0.82%
Cholesterol:6.69mg
2.23%
Sodium:58.62mg
2.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.64g
1.28%
Phosphorus:29.14mg
2.91%
Folate:10.86µg
2.72%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.12%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.83%
Calcium:16.62mg
1.66%
Iron:0.22mg
1.2%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.11%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.1%
Vitamin A:51.44IU
1.03%
Selenium:0.71µg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes