Easy Cherry Blossom Madeleines

Directions

1. 1
   Add the sugur to the eggs, and mix together very well.
2. 2
   Add almond flour and mix in.
3. 3
   Sift in the white flour and baking powder, and mix.
4. 4
   Add the melted butter little by little, mixing between additions.
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   Mix in the honey too.
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   Let the batter rest for as long as possible.
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   Overnight is fine.
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   Butter the molds (not listed) and flour.
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   If you do this in advance, chill the molds in the refrigerator.
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    Soak the cherry blossoms in water to de-salt.
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    Spoon in the batter, and bake for about 15 minute in a preheated 180C oven.
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    When the center start to puff up, top with cherry blossoms.
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    Even if you put on the cherry blossoms from the start, they won't fade much since the cakes are baked for such a short time.
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    But they will puff up so the blossoms may get shifted from the center.
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    When they have cooled, wrap in plastic wrap and store.
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    Even if the cherry blossom stem is sticking out, it will settle down when wrapped.
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    If you put the cherry blossom on the bottom of the madeleine mold, it will come out like this.
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    The next day the flavors will have blended together and the madeleines will be even more delicious.
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    Try using them as desserts for a hanami (cherry blossom viewing) picnic.
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    Make the madeleines without the cherry blossoms during other seasons.
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    They are very well received as gifts.