Madeleines
Madeleines are named after a young French girl named Madeleine who was a cook in the 18th century. The iconic shell shape of the madeleine is said to have been inspired by the grooves on the top of her grandmother's scallop-shaped mold.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the egg mixture, mixing well.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Cover the batter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a madeleine pan.
- Spoon the batter into the molds, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the madeleines cool in the pan for a few minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.