Posts made in May 16th, 2012

French Madeleines, A Luscious Petit Dessert

Posted by bobbienoto on May 16, 2012 in Cakes, Pastries and Viennoiseries | 2 comments

Last week a client, who is also my accountant, asked if I could bake a special dessert for a baby shower she was attending. Madeleines were the first pastry that came to mind.  Madeleines are a french petit gateaux (little cakes) with a light delicate taste. The first time I had the opportunity to taste one of these beautiful shell shaped madeleines I was hooked, and actually went to a speciality bakeware store to buy a madeleine pan. Generally, I am uncomfortable buying a pan that is only for one type pastry, but  madeleines are the exception. Sydney’s first pastry was a madeleine,...