Madeleines are small, delicate French sponge cakes with a distinctive shell-like shape. They have a soft and tender crumb, with a slightly crispy exterior. Madeleines are often flavored with vanilla, lemon zest, or other citrus flavors, giving them a delightful and aromatic taste.

Here's a classic recipe for making traditional French madeleines:

Ingredients:

2/3 cup (150g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for added flavor)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour your madeleine molds to prevent sticking.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale and thick. This may take about 5 minutes.

Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the batter.

Add the melted and cooled butter to the batter, along with the vanilla extract and lemon zest if using. Fold until well combined.

Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine molds, filling each mold about 3/4 full.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the madeleines are golden brown and the tops spring back when lightly touched.

Remove the madeleines from the molds and allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy your homemade madeleines with a cup of tea or coffee!

Note: Madeleine molds come in various sizes, so adjust the baking time accordingly. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking, as they can quickly go from perfectly golden to too brown.

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