This alcohol-free Bordeaux cannelé recipe has been meticulously adapted for 45mm molds, the size that delivers the most even texture and baking in home use while remaining perfectly accessible to the whole family. The art of making cannelés lies in mastering several crucial parameters: a butter-enriched batter generously flavored with intensified Bourbon vanilla to compensate for the absence of rum, an intelligent adjustment to the volume of milk, a prolonged rest of at least 24 hours that allows the flavors to meld and the texture to develop, meticulous preparation of the molds to ensure incomparable caramelization, and a two-stage bake with a very high initial temperature.
- Preparation
- 20 minutes
- Baking
- 1 hour
- Servings
- 14
The mold used for this recipe
The Patisse Tinned Copper Cannelé Mold — unmatched thermal conductivity for the characteristic caramelized crust of the Bordeaux cannelé. Available in 35, 45, and 55mm.
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