Indulge in these delightful Lemon Madeleines! Picture this: a soft, buttery sponge inside with a crispy scalloped exterior, all infused with the zingy goodness of lemon and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. These little treats are like rays of sunshine in your teatime.
Lemon Madeleines
Ingredients
- – 2 large eggs at room temperature
- – 1/2 cup sugar
- – 1 teaspoon honey
- – 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- – 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- – 1/4 teaspoon salt
- – 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- – 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- – Zest from half a lemon
Instructions
- Whip up a storm by beating together eggs, sugar, and honey until it turns thick, light, and ribbony. This is the secret to the airy texture.
- Gently sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Carefully fold them in, preserving that precious air.
- Introduce melted (but not too hot) butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Fold until just blended.
- Cover the batter with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface, and let it chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours. A cool batter is the key to the perfect texture.
- While waiting, prepare your Madeleine pan by buttering and dusting with flour. A muffin pan works too!
- Spoon the chilled batter into the pan (about 1.5-2 tablespoons per cavity) and refrigerate for 15 minutes as your oven preheats.
- The magic baking technique: Preheat to 425°F. Bake for 3 minutes, turn off for 8 minutes, then turn on to 320°F for 2-3 minutes until golden. Voila—the classic Madeleine hump!
- Serve warm! Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or coat with a lemon frosting. They keep well at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days, but they’re at their best when fresh. Enjoy every delightful bite!