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Fluffy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Butter Madeleines

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Light, buttery madeleines with a subtle lemon flavor that melt in your mouth, perfect for breakfast or a simple snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup (135 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • Zest of 2 fresh lemons
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease madeleine pan generously with butter and dust lightly with flour, tapping out excess. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and thick, about 3-5 minutes by hand, until batter forms ribbons when lifted.
  4. Gently stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
  5. Carefully fold the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients in batches, stopping as soon as no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Slowly drizzle in melted, cooled butter while gently folding the batter until glossy and smooth.
  7. Spoon batter into madeleine molds, filling about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers spring back when lightly touched.
  9. Cool in pan for 2 minutes, then unmold onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cooled melted butter for best texture. Do not overmix the batter to keep it airy. Properly grease and flour the pan to prevent sticking. Check baking powder freshness if madeleines don’t rise well. Optional chilling of batter for 30 minutes can improve texture.

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