madeleines
Madeleines
2 eggs (at room temperature)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup clarified butter, melted and cooled
Grease and flour well 12 Madeleine shells.
Beat eggs with salt until frothy; then gradually beat in sugar.
Beat the mixture at high speed until very thick and lemon colored,
about 15 to 20 minutes.
Fold in the flour, 2 tablespoons at a time,
and the lemon peel, if desired.
Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time,
and fold it in quickly.
Fill shells about 3/4 full and bake in a
preheated 400 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
Remove from shells to wire rack to cool.
Makes 12.
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