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Madeleines

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Bake a batch of these buttery little French cakes to have with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Ingredients

  • 2 free-range eggs
  • 100g/3½oz caster sugar
  • 100g/3½oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • 100g/3½oz butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus extra for greasing

Details

servings 12
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 8mins
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Brush the madeleine tray with melted butter then shake in a little flour to coat, tapping out the excess.

Step 2

2.Whisk together the eggs and the sugar in a bowl until frothy. Lightly whisk in the remaining ingredients. Leave to stand for 20 minutes before carefully pouring into the prepared madeleine tray.

Step 3

3.Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture has risen a little in the middle and is fully cooked through. Transfer the madeleines to a wire rack and leave for a few minutes to cool slightly. These are best eaten within an hour of cooking.

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