Irresistible Orange Zest Madeleines in Just 30 Minutes
Delicate French madeleines infused with fresh orange zest for a citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 12 madeleines 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease madeleine molds.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add melted butter, orange zest, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into wet ingredients. Fold gently.
- Spoon batter into molds, filling each 3/4 full.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden.
- Cool in pan 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for best texture
- Don’t overmix batter to keep madeleines light
- Zest oranges just before using for maximum flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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