Madeleines

A wonderful cookie treat that tastes like cake. Have it at your leisure, with coffee or tea.

Yield 24 cakes  Prep Time 15 minutes  Baking Time 10 to 15 minutes

4 eggs
1 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 grated orange or lemon zest
pinch of salt
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1  Preheat oven to 375ºF to 400ºF. Grease and flour 2 to 3 madeleine mold pans. Set aside.

2  Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and salt until light. Fold in flour and melted butter alternately.

3  Pipe the batter into prepared madeleine molds. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until done.

Photography by David Hanson │ Food & Prop Styling by Sharlene Tan

• Mavs Apr 06 2010 @ 10:53pm Report Abuse

     

  I first heard this dessert when it was cooked by the French detective in Jason Statham's film Transporter 2. This is quite easy to make.