Green Tea Macarons

Green Tea Macarons

Macarons are known to be one of the most difficult cookies to make. Not only are the ingredients difficult (and quite pricey) to find, but they are extremely finicky to bake. I recommend reading and watching as many how-to-make-macaron videos and articles you can find. One of the most helpful youtube videos are from chef Byron Talbott's, where this recipe is derived from.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-large egg (room temp)
• 55g flaxmeal (or almond meal)
• 65g powdered sugar
• 20g baker's ultrafine white sugar
• matcha green tea powder
  
  
  

Directions:

1. Combine flaxmeal and powdered sugar in a medium sized mixing bowl through a sifter.
2. Mix the above with a wooden spoon.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, add egg whites and mix well for about 4 minutes. 
4. Add baker's sugar gradually and continue to mix for an additional 4 minutes. 
5. After the meringue forms stiff peaks, combine it with the previous bowl and mix well. 
6. Add matcha green tea powder.
7. Mix for 50-60 strokes with a rubber spatula.
8. Using a pastry bag, put the batter inside and make 1.5 inch shaped macarons on a baking tray. 
9. Tap tray and leave out for 30 minutes.
10. Bake for 10-11 minutes at a 300F degrees oven.

Done!

Tips:

-Do not substitute all-purpose flour into this recipe. If you must substitute, like I have, use a nutty grounded flour. Using all-purpose flour will result in regular sugar cookies, both in taste and texture. They won't have the macaron feet and will be completely flat. Another example besides flaxmeal is pistachio flour.