French Madeleine Recipe
Make French Madeleine Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Mixing the Batter
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Beat the Eggs
In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs until they become pale and frothy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or whisk.
- 5
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the beaten eggs and mix until smooth.
- 6
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill the Molds
Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the madeleines are golden brown and spring back when touched.
- 9
Cool
Remove the madeleines from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
