Citrus Madeleines Recipe

Recipe Method

1. Prepare Batter:
   • In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with sugar until the mixture becomes pale yellow and slightly thick. You can use an electric beater for this step.
   • Stir in the lemon or orange zest, if using.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, gently folding until just combined.
4. Add Melted Butter:
   • Pour in the melted SPAR butter and fold gently until incorporated into the batter.
5. Chill Batter:
   • Cover the batter and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days. This step helps in achieving the characteristic hump of madeleines.
6. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a non-stick madeleine pan with non-stick spray.
7. Bake Madeleines:
   • Spoon the chilled batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mould about three-quarters full.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the madeleines are slightly golden and spring back when lightly touched.
8. Cool and Serve:
   • Remove the madeleines from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Dust with SPAR icing sugar before serving.