Madeleines
Capture the essence of these delightful lemon madeleines with this easy-to-follow recipe. The combination of zesty lemon and sweet buttery flavors make these little French cakes a perfect treat for any time of day. Enjoy the soft and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth, with a subtle hint of citrus in every bite. Treat yourself to a warm batch of these homemade madeleines and savor the simple pleasure they bring.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 free-range eggs
- 100g/3½oz caster sugar
- 100g/3½oz plain flour
- 1 lemon
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- 100g/3½oz butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Brush the madeleine tray with melted butter then shake in a little flour to coat, tapping out the excess.
- Whisk together the eggs and the sugar in a bowl until frothy. Lightly whisk in the remaining ingredients. Leave to stand for 20 minutes before carefully pouring into the prepared madeleine tray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture has risen a little in the middle and is fully cooked through. Transfer the madeleines to a wire rack and leave for a few minutes to cool slightly. These are best eaten within an hour of cooking.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 12-16
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