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French Madeleines Recipe

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Ingredients
  

  • 150 g 5oz butter
  • 3 large free-range eggs
  • 150 g 5oz caster sugar
  • 150 g 5oz self-raising flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Grated rind of 1 lemon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prepare
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Melt the butter in a small pan and let it cool slightly. Brush a madeleine tray with melted butter and dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
  • Mix the Batter
  • Whisk the eggs and caster sugar together in a bowl until frothy using an electric whisk.
  • Fold in the self-raising flour, baking powder, grated lemon rind, and melted butter. The mixture should have a smooth batter consistency.
  • Bake the Madeleines
  • Spoon the batter into the madeleine tray, filling each shell shape about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffed in the middle.
  • Cool and Serve
  • Allow the madeleines to cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. These are best enjoyed fresh on the same day for their light and airy texture.