Madeleines
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Madeleines are traditional French sponge cakes baked in a special mold. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl. Using a mixer, beat eggs and sugar on high speed until the mixture lightens in color, about 2 to 4 minutes. Add lemon zest and vanilla extract. Gently add the mixture to the flour and stir with a rubber spatula, then add the melted butter. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or longer. The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and place the rack in the center. If your Madeleine pan is not non-stick, grease it well with butter and lightly dust with flour. If the pan is silicone, no preparation is needed.
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Step 2
2. Divide the dough between the compartments, filling them almost to the top. Do not worry about leveling the dough.
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Step 3
3. Bake large madeleines for 11 to 13 minutes, small ones for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
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Step 4
4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, then take the cookies out of the mold using a sharp knife. Let the madeleines cool on a rack. They can be served slightly warm or at room temperature.