Madeleines

How to prepare madeleines

1. Beat the eggs with the sugar, orange zest, and vanilla using a mixer until the mixture becomes foamy and turns a pale yellow color, about 5 minutes. The sugar must dissolve completely.
2. Mix the flour with salt and baking powder and sift over the eggs in two batches. Fold gently using a whisk, so the egg foam doesn't deflate too much.
   * for a more interesting look, you can also add some poppy seeds to the mixture
3. Pour the butter over the mixture in 2-3 batches and fold gently until homogeneous.
4. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
6. Brush a madeleine pan with melted butter. Dust with flour and then tap out the excess over the sink.
7. Put 1 heaping teaspoon of the prepared mixture in each mold. Bake in the preheated oven at 190°C for 12 minutes.
8. Remove the pan from the oven, tap it lightly on the table to release the madeleines, place them on a plate and let them cool.

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