Madeleines
These deliciously light and delicately citrus madeleines will become a staple once you realise how quick and simple they are to whip up. Perfect for a last minute gift, weekend guests or for a stay at home movie night. Best served warm from the oven, covered in icing sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 medium free range eggs
- 100 g caster sugar
- 100 g plain flour
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 100 g butter melted and cooled slightly, plus extra for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C. Brush the madeleine tray with butter and lightly coat in plain flour, tapping out the excess.
- Beat the eggs and sugar together until they're fully combined and frothy.
- Whisk in the remaining ingredients, combining the flour little by little.
- Leave the mixture for 20 minutes to stand. It will slightly thicken.
- Pour into the madeleine tray, filling each one 2/3 of the way.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, I find 11 minutes the perfect time. You should expect them to have their characteristic 'hump' by minute 5 or so. Try not to open the oven whilst they're baking.
- Transfer to a wire cooling tray and cover with icing sugar.
- Enjoy! These are best eaten within an hour of baking (but good luck making them last that long)