Madeleines with Lemon Zest

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease and flour a madeleine pan.
2. 2Melt butter and set aside to cool slightly.
3. 3In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
5. 5Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. 6Slowly drizzle in the melted butter, mixing until smooth.
7. 7Spoon batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
8. 8Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and the edges are lightly browned.
9. 9Let cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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