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2 cups whole milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste Ask a question about this ingredient
2/3 cups sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 egg yolks Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 tablespoon butter, melted Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup good quality dark rum (I generally use Meyers) Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups milk with the vanilla extract and butter. Bring just to a boil over the stove or in the microwave.
Ask a question about this stepIn a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks with remaining 1/2 cup of milk and blend well. Whisk in the first milk mixture along with the melted butter. Set aside to cool.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the sugar, flour, and rum to the milk mixture. Whisk vigorously so that there are no clumps remaining. Let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
Ask a question about this stepPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the batter from the refrigerator and whisk again. Pour mixture into cannele molds about 3/4 of the way to the top.
Ask a question about this stepBake for an hour and fifteen minutes (sometimes it takes as long as an hour and a half depending on your oven). Remove from the oven when the tops are dark brown (if it's been an hour and a half and the tops still aren't brown, cook longer). Let cool, then remove from molds.
Ask a question about this stepI just came across this recipe and am so excited as I love these little cakes! Balthazar Bakery in New York City makes delicious ones. I may have to give these a whirl...
I too, love caneles...I also first tried them in St Emilion in the Bordeaux. I tried the recipes in every cookbook that I could find...too many to mention! The best was from La Boulangerie..and then I discovered as I read the book jacket that he had a shop in San Francisco (about an hour away). So after investing in copper molds etc. I found that I could BUY the best caneles that I have ever tasted! The experience of making my own was priceless and I am glad that I did it...however...
i've been seeking a recipe for these for a while. this one is great! thank you!!