French Madeleine Recipe

Step 1: To prepare French Madeleine Recipe, get prep with all the ingredients first

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar in a Hand mixer until it gets pale, thick and glossy

Step 3: It will take around 5 minutes and will double up

Step 4: (You might get worked up if you use hand whisk, since it takes time)Add in the lemon/lime zest, vanilla extract (if using) and beat well till well mixed

Step 5: Heat butter in a pan until it just melts and switch off

Step 6: Let it come to room temperature

Step 7: Now, sift in all-purpose flour and baking powder in the egg mixture

Step 8: Switch over to a spatula and using cut and fold technique mix well until you cannot see any more flour

Step 9: Add melted butter at room temperature and fold it well in the mixture without deflating much air

Step 10: Now comes the important step, cover the batter bowl with a cling film and refrigerate it for an hour

Step 11: You can also make the batter one night ahead and refrigerate it overnight to save some time

Step 12: Preheat the Oven to 180 degree Celsius

Step 13: Meanwhile, grease a Madeleine pan with butter and using a mini ice-cream scoop, scoop in the batter into each madeleine cavity in the center

Step 14: It will take shape as it bakes, you need not spread it fully

Step 15: Bake it around 8 to 10 minutes at 180 degree celsius until lightly browned on sides

Step 16: Cool French Madeleine on a wire rack

Step 17: Sprinkle icing sugar from top and dip it in melted chocolate/chocolate ganache, let it set

Step 18: Or decorate the Fremch Madeleine recipe however you heart desires and enjoy during tea time

Step 19: Or store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for a week