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Spanish Lemon Madeleines: A Delicious & Easy Recipe

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Delicate, buttery Spanish lemon madeleines with a signature hump, infused with bright lemon zest and juice. Perfect with coffee or tea!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Melt and Cool Butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Combine Sugar and Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until light and slightly thickened (2-3 minutes).
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually whisk in the cooled melted butter into the egg mixture until fully incorporated. Then, whisk in the milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Chill Batter: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  8. Prepare Madeleine Pan: Generously grease a madeleine pan with melted butter. Then, dust it with flour, tapping out any excess.
  9. Fill Madeleine Pan: Spoon the chilled batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
  10. Bake Madeleines: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the madeleines spring back lightly when touched.
  11. Cool and Release: Let the madeleines cool in the pan for a few minutes before gently inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Dust with Powdered Sugar (Optional): Once the madeleines are cooled, dust them with powdered sugar, if desired.
  13. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the madeleines immediately, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Chilling the batter is crucial for the signature madeleine hump.
  • Don’t overmix the batter, or the madeleines will be tough.
  • Grease the madeleine pan generously to prevent sticking.
  • Madeleines are best enjoyed fresh.
  • Experiment with flavors by adding other citrus zests or spices.

Find it online: https://mmmflavors.com/spanish-lemon-madeleines/