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i left a madeleine batter to chill in the fridge but when i took it out the batter had gone stiff. what ought i do?

i used the smitten kitchen recipe

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added 5 months ago
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Let it come to room temperature -- it should soften up again. It was probably just the butter in the batter firming up in the fridge.

asya52 added 5 months ago

If you're ever in a hurry, it can help to knead a batter a bit, the warmth of your hands will warm it right up.

asya52 added 5 months ago

If you're ever in a hurry, it can help to knead a batter a bit, the warmth of your hands will warm it right up.

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