Traditional French madeleines are small, shell-shaped tea cakes that are wildly popular throughout France as an afternoon goûter or snack. Known as madeleine cookies, madeleine cakes, French tea cakes, or French butter cakes, it was this humble treat that Marcel Proust wrote about in his novel “Remembrance of Things Past” recalling the childhood memories they evoked. To make this recipe you’ll need just a few ingredients and a madeleine pan, which you can find at most kitchenware stores.
These small cakes are best enjoyed as Proust once did — with a cup of freshly brewed tea for dipping
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