Madeleines
Buttery, shell-shaped tea cakes with a crisp edge and a tender, honeycombed interior; a simple batter is rested and baked briefly until golden for that classic springy hump.
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup granulated sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon zest, finely grated
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp powdered sugar, optional, for dusting
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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