Butter browning to a nutty gold, then a small green stick tipped into the almond batter: Dammann Frères’ Matcha Tradition, harvested and packed in Japan in pre-measured sticks, colors these financiers with its vivid, vegetal note.

Makes 12 · 15 min + 15 min baking

  1. Melt 7 tbsp (100 g) of butter over medium heat until golden and nutty, then let it cool slightly.
  2. In a bowl, mix 3/4 cup (100 g) of powdered sugar, 1/2 cup (50 g) of almond flour, 1/4 cup (30 g) of flour and 2 sticks (3 g) of Matcha Tradition.
  3. Stir in 3 egg whites, then the browned butter, until smooth.
  4. Fill 12 buttered financier or mini-muffin molds and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 14 minutes, until golden at the edges.

The star of this recipe: Matcha Tradition, by Dammann Frères.

— Clipperton