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Classic French Madeleines
Serves 24
260 mins prep
15 mins cook
275 mins total
Classic French Madeleines are shell-shaped sponge cakes with a delicate vanilla flavor and subtle citrus note.
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Classic French Madeleines
Brown the butter
Heat the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Stir continuously. Pull from the heat as soon as you see the milk solids turn brown and pour the brown butter into a heat-proof bowl.
Stir in lemon zest and vanilla. Set aside to cool.
Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Beat eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed. Gradually add granulated sugar. Once all of the sugar has been added, increase speed to medium-high and continue whipping until the mixture is thick and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
Using a silicon spatula, fold in the flour mixture in three additions, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in the butter mixture.
Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least 4 hours, or up to 2 days. Brush the madeleine pan with melted butter, then lightly dust with flour. Place the pan in the fridge until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Scoop batter into the center of each mold with a medium cookie scoop. Do not spread the batter.
Bake 12 minutes until golden brown.
Cool slighlty, then unmold and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.