Easy and Moist Madeleines

1. 1

   If you use good eggs, it'll taste better.

2. 2

   Melt butter completely in the microwave or over a bowl of hot water.

3. 3

   Beat eggs and sugar well in a bowl with a whisk.

4. 4

   Combine flour and baking powder and sift into the bowl.

5. 5

   Mix well with a rubber spatula.

6. 6

   When everything has blended well, add melted butter in batches and mix well each time.

7. 7

   Aim for a shiny batter.

8. 8

   If you're adding lemon juice, do so here.

9. 9

   Fill the moulds up to about 80 - 90% full and let them sit in the fridge for around 1 hour.

10. 10

    You can bake them straight away, but the batter will settle better if you let them rest.

11. 11

    Bake for 17 minutes in a 355F/180C oven.

12. 12

    When they have risen and have a nice golden colour, they're done.

13. 13

    Let cool and leave them overnight.

14. 14

    They're ready when they're nice and moist.

15. 15

    For a grown-up taste, brush on a bit of liqueur when they're baked.

16. 16

    Another version.

17. 17

    Make with 90 g cake flour and 20 g matcha for Japanese-style madeleine cakes.

18. 18

    Sift during Step 3.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.