French Lemon Madeleines - Simple baking of delicate pastries
French lemon Madeleines are small, shell-shaped cakes that are an absolute classic for tea or coffee in their homeland. As a little cat with a penchant for fine French baking, I especially love the combination of the typical, slightly sandy texture and the wonderfully fresh scent of lemon. These sweet treats are surprisingly quick to make and require only a few high-quality ingredients. Using the right technique when mixing creates the famous 'hump' that makes every Madeleine a little work of art. You don't need complicated kitchen appliances, just a little patience when stirring and a good dose of joy in baking. These little cakes are the perfect companion for a cozy afternoon. I promise you, when the scent of lemon and fresh butter drifts through your kitchen, you will feel like you're in a small boulangerie in Paris. Go ahead and try it, because baking this French specialty is child's play and guaranteed to succeed if you follow my steps closely. Grab your baking molds and let's conjure up this delicious, golden-yellow temptation together!
Ingredients
Preparation
First, melt the butter (50 g) in a small saucepan and let it cool slightly.
Whisk the egg (1) together with the sugar (50 g) in a bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Stir in the finely grated zest of the lemon (1); this provides the wonderful aroma.
Now carefully fold the flour (60 g) and the baking powder (1 tsp) into the batter so that it remains airy.
Finally, gently stir in the liquid (no longer hot) butter (50 g) until a smooth batter is formed.
Let the batter rest briefly and then fill into greased shell molds.
Bake at 180 degrees in a preheated oven until the Madeleines are golden brown and slightly risen in the middle.
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