Soft, buttery, lightly sweet, and beautifully green, Matcha Madeleines are the perfect fusion of French pastry and Japanese tea tradition. If you love anything matcha, or you’re looking for a unique treat to serve in your café, at home, or add to your menu, this is the right recipe for you.
Tip: using high-grade Japanese matcha ensures vibrant colour and flavour stability during baking.
Ingredients (for 12-15 Madeleines):
- 90g unsalted butter (melted & cooled)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 80g sugar
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 5-10g matcha powder (adjusted according to your taste)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for moisture)
Instructions:
1. Melt the butter
Preheat the oven to 220°C.
Melt the butter on low heat, then let it cool fully. This ensures a smooth, not greasy batter
2. Beat the eggs and sugar
Whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thick; this will give the madeleines their signature rise
3. Sift dry ingredients
In another bowl, sift together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Sifting prevents matcha lumps and keeps the green colour even.
4. Combine wet and dry
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture. Do NOT overmix, overmixing = tough madeleines
5. Add butter
Slowly pour in the melted butter and fold until fully absorbed. Rest the batter in the fridge for at least 1 hour (overnight is the best). This gives you the ideal "hump" on your madeleine.
7. Bake
The oven should be heated to 220°C by now. Grease a madeleine tray with butter and fill each cavity to 70%-80% full.
Bake for 4 minutes, then reduce the heat to 180°C and bake another 6-7 minutes. You'll see the beautiful dome rise.
8. Cool and serve
Let the madeleines cool slightly, then enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Top Tips:
- Use ceremonial or premium culinary-grade matcha for the best colour and aroma
- Resting the batter is the secret key to texture
- Bake at high heat first to create the signature hump
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness
- Enjoy within 2 days as they dry quickly
We source high-quality matcha directly from Kyoto, perfect for both ceremonial drinks and baking. If you'd like to try our matcha for your cafè, bakery, or home kitchen:
👉 Shop our matcha here
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