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Prep Time

20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling time)

Bake Time

11-13 minutes

Yield

24 madeleines

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup ROGERS FOODS All Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
115 g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
2 tbsp honey
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
Powdered sugar, for dusting
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Recipe Notes:
Madeleines are best enjoyed the day they are baked. The batter can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept refrigerated.
Storage: Best enjoyed the day they are baked. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Do not refrigerate. Unbaked batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Light-as-air, with golden edges and a hint of caramel from browned butter — these elegant French-inspired shell cakes are the perfect May afternoon treat.

Instructions

1.Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in honey, and let cool to room temperature.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3.In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Stir in the cooled brown butter mixture until smooth.
4.Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour (or overnight). Chilling is what creates the signature madeleine hump.
5.Preheat oven to 400F (205C). Generously butter the madeleine pan and dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
6.Spoon or pipe batter into moulds, filling each about 3/4 full. Do not spread - the batter will even out during baking.
7.Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden and the centres spring back when lightly pressed. Immediately tap the pan against the counter to release the madeleines. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Light-as-air, with golden edges and a hint of caramel from browned butter — these elegant French-inspired shell cakes are the perfect May afternoon treat.

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