Brown Butter Madeleines

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   To brown the butter, melt the butter over medium heat in a heavy saucepan, allowing to bubble and foam, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Once the foaming subsides, allow the butter to brown along the bottom and then remove the pan from the heat.

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   Browning will take about 5 minutes total; do not burn.

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   In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, and honey with electric mixer until thick and pale.

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   Add the browned butter and mix.

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   In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mix into liquid ingredients, along with zest, just until blended.

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   Fill the greased madeleine baking molds and bake until golden, 9 to 11 minutes.

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   *Cook's Note: you may substitute a mini-muffin pan for madeleine molds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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