Madeleines

1. 1

   Grease well and flour pans for 4 dozen madeleines.

2. 2

   If only half this many pans are available, cut the recipe in half and make it again.

3. 3

   This is because the butter, on standing, settles to the bottom and causes a heavy rough layer.

4. 4

   Place racks near the bottom of the oven and preheat the oven to 400F.

5. 5

   Beat the eggs with the salt, adding sugar gradually, until the mixture stands in very stiff peaks.

6. 6

   Add vanilla.

7. 7

   Sift about one quarter of the flour at a time over the egg mixture and fold it in until no flour shows.

8. 8

   Add the butter about a tablespoon at a time and fold it in as quickly as possible.

9. 9

   Fill the prepared pans about three quarters full, place in oven immediately and bake until brown, about 10 minutes.

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