Lavender Honey Financiers with Smoked Sea Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin, or line with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until it turns a light golden brown and smells nutty (this is beurre noisette). Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.

   ~10 min
3. 3

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour. Stir in the dried culinary lavender buds.

   ~2 min
4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until lightly foamy. Gradually whisk in the honey and the cooled beurre noisette.

   ~3 min
5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.

   ~1 min
6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle a small amount of smoked sea salt over the top of each financier.

   ~3 min
7. 7

   Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.

   ~18 min
8. 8

   Let the financiers cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.