This week, Tara of Smells Like Home has chosen Traditional Madeleines. They look okay, don’t they, except for the little “foot” around each cookie?
But how they taste is a different matter, and entirely my fault. Forgive me, Dorie, I will try again another day.
You see, I’ve been having a hectic month. Our usual dog care person bailed on us (after committing), and I’ve been researching acceptable alternatives like crazy, so that we can take a long-planned trip. My knees have been giving me trouble, and on Sunday, I mysteriously blew out my right knee, leaving me hobbling and in a lot of pain. Add these little events to my enormous to-do list, and you’ll have to forgive me for having a brain fart when I made these cookies.
You see, I forgot how to read English and used baking SODA instead of baking POWDER. I also had a large amount of batter left over, and filled the molds to the brim, resulting in the little “feet” you see in the picture. Where all this batter was supposed to go, I can’t say, but it would have made more than 12 madeleines!
What I can say, unequivocally, is that these must be the foulest, nastiest baked goods that I have ever made. Master Chow says they’re okay, not great. Taste buds are interesting things, because when I bite into these (and all I could stomach was one tiny bite), I taste METAL, thanks to the baking soda. And egg. Master Chow didn’t pick up the same flavors (metal is a flavor?), but he thought they were blah. When things settle down around here (that sound you hear is my hysterical laughter), I’m going to try these again, and actually use the right ingredients! Imagine that!
For some lovely pictures and blogging on how these little cakes should taste, as well as the recipe, check out the Tuesdays with Dorie blogroll. And I’ll see you next week, when we bake my pick, Pecan Honey Sticky Buns!
Oh, and did I mention that my husband found Gus on our bed? With a poopy butt? Welcome to my world.
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Sad! Well, try, try again!
Well, you helped me realize I am not the only one who gets a little crazed sometime. This time only a little bit of butter and sugar were sacrificed.
hope everything is ok with your knee. they are delicious and definitely worth remaking-better luck next time.
Oh, you poor thing! If it’s any consolation, they look great! You could’ve played it off and pretended they tasted amazing. 😉 I hope your knee gets better soon.
try again yar. mine were pretty nice tasting as compared the foul and nasty you used to describe yours. must be the evil baking soda…
Oh no, what a rotten week. I’m sorry your Madelines came out bad and even sorrier that pooch was in the bed with a dirty butt.
I’m sad they didn’t turn out for you! One time I made baking powder biscuits with baking soda. What? How could I get that wrong??? They were so awful.
Anyway, hope they turn out better next time. I can’t wait for next week! Great choice, by the way!
Take it easy MC, so your knee can heal up and you can enjoy your trip. We know that you’re a good baker so don’t worry! 😉 I would have never known that they weren’t tasty, if you hadn’t said anything.
I am not alone with these feets! Good luck with your knees!
Oh no, it’s too bad to hear that these ended up blah from the soda. Hopefully everything starts going better for you soon.
That sounds like something I would do! Have you tried the aluminum free baking soda?
LOL at the baking soda…totally something I would do!
They actually look pretty good to me and the edges look nice and buttery and crispy. Wouldn’t have known any different had you not said so! My hands sometimes get ahead of my brain as well!
Putting baking soda instead of baking powder is what I would do! I am glad I am not the only one to do something like that! I can’t wait to try next week’s TWD excellent choice! I think your Madeleines look good!
No matter this week – all your other goodies I’ve seen have been fabulous. And … if I lived closer I’d take care of your little ones in a minute (my Cocker Spaniel might be a tad jealous though) as they’re precious. Recoup and enjoy that coming trip!
I love your blog name and header. You will have to make another attempt, they are good!
oh no, i’m always afraid to mix up the soda and powder! sorry they didn’t come out for you, but i bet you will love them next time!
Awww they look yummy to me. Feet are not a bad thing. 🙂
Not the poopy butt! Sounds like you need an exorcism over there, stat. 😉
I’ve misread recipes before and it’s always so disheartening. They look good though!
Hope your knees are better. Even if your Madeleines don’t look like they should – I would have liked the taste of eggs. I think that’s what they should taste like.
oh you poor thing! I’ve done the soda-powder switcheroo too. It totally sucks when you figure it out. Sorry to hear about Gus’ poopy butt. Thats not fun…
Clara @ I?food4thought
Too bad. You should hopefully enjoy next week’s recipe much more.
Well done for having a go anyway – I hope next week is a lot better for you and your lovely little doggy. Many Apolgies, I will have to bail out of your next week’s challenge but promise to make this recipe once things have calmed down around here. Hx
Sorry these didn’t turn out for you. They will when you try them again. Looking forward to your pick for this week! Yeah!
oh no! i agree that baking soda sometimes tastes metallic.
I’m sorry these didn’t work out for you. I am really looking forward to next week – thanks for the great pick!
That sounds like something I’d do! I always double check baking soda and baking powder! Too bad about their taste though, they look kind of like lace cookies, very lovely.
Aw. 🙁 I hope things look up for you soon.
Oooh… I’ve made the “soda rather than powder” mistake myself, with equally disastrous results. So sorry it happened to you with this recipe. Hope your knee heals soon!
Oh no!
Double OH NO in regards to your dog on your bed 🙂
I can’t wait to try the pecan sticky buns, great choice.
I hope everything is going better soon. I’ve made that mistake and quite a few others over time. Nowadays most of mine are due to “mommy brain” caused by lack of sleep or kiddos trying to be helpful.
Oh no! I hope that things start looking up for you soon!
Oh, that’s too bad! I hope your knee feels better soon. Try them again when you feel up to it! I found them very addictive.
Oh Gus is soooo cute!! We’ll have to add him to Dante & Sierra’s doggie friends page!
I love your madeleines!
Oh dear…I remember in my Gr VII home ec class a team made the same mistake (bicarb v powder) with their muffins…they were so upset…
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sorry about the mishap! hope your knee is ok!
crap that sucks. you definitely have to try these again. they are sooo worth it;)