Description
These classic lemon-scented madeleines might just become your new favorite treat for an afternoon snack. Soft, buttery, and delicately spongy, they’re crowned with the signature hump, proof that the recipe worked perfectly and that the baking was beautifully mastered.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar
- Zest of one unwaxed lemon
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- ½ packet (about 6 g) baking powder
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fine salt
Instructions
- Zest the lemon finely : Make sure you avoid the bitter white pith.
- Whisk the eggs, sugar, salt, and lemon zest : Beat for several minutes until pale and airy, this is essential for the texture.
- Melt the butter : Microwave for about 20 seconds until just liquefied. Let it cool slightly.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture : Fold gently with a spatula to keep the batter light.
- Add the melted butter : Pour slowly and mix until smooth and uniform.
- Chill the batter : Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Fill the madeleine molds : Place a small spoonful of batter in each cavity. No need to spread it; the batter settles naturally.
- Bake at 200°C (392°F) : Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and domed. Cool briefly before unmolding.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Breakfast, desserts
- Cuisine: French cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine
- Calories: 135 kcal