French Madeleines with Lemon Zest

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a madeleine pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. 2 In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3 In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the egg mixture and mix until just combined.
5. 5 Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in three parts, alternating with the melted butter, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. 6 Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers spring back when touched.
8. 8 Remove the madeleines from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.