Lemon Madeleines Recipe
This Lemon Madeleines recipe is a gorgeous recipe that can be created easily when entertaining. It citrusy flavor tastes delicious paired with tea!
Ingredients
- ¾ all-purpose flour + extra for coating pan
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 lemon Juice and zest
- 1 stick butter + extra for coating pan
- Confectioners’ sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and coat a madeleine pan with butter then sprinkle each section with flour. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Using a stand or electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar until creamy. Add lemon juice and lemon zest and continue mixing.
- Melt your stick of butter and slowly mix into your wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Fold in dry ingredients and allow for the batter to rest for about 30 minutes (I suggest putting a cloth on top).
- Fill the molds of your madeleine pan about ¾ of the way and tap to ensure no air bubbles form.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until edges become golden brown.
- Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving.