Name: Classic Madeleines
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp finely grated lemon or orange zest; Pinch kosher salt; ⅔ cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice, strained to remove the pulp; ½ tsp baking soda

Madeleines

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Tasting a classic madeleine right as it comes out of the oven is an unforgettable experience. Learn how to successfully make them at home using clever tips and an easy recipe.

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Eggs

Wheat

Vegetarian

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eggs

Extracts

milliliter

vanilla extract

Butter & Margarine

unsalted butter

Flour & Meal

all purpose flour

Sugars & Sweeteners

powdered sugar

Fresh Fruit

lemon

Seasonings

Coarse Salt

sugar

Rising Agents

baking powder

Juice

orange juice

baking soda

Water

Calories

Carbohydrates

Protein

Dietary Fiber

Vitamin C

Vitamins

Folic Acid (B9)

Sugar

Saturated Fat

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Total polyunsaturated fatty acids

Calcium

Minerals

Iron

Magnesium

Niacin (B3)

Pantothenic acid (B5)

Cholesterol

Copper

Manganese

Selenium

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

Riboflavin (B2)

Vitamin B6

Alpha-carotene

Vitamin A

Beta-carotene

Beta-cryptoxanthin

Lutein+zeaxanthin

Trans fatty acids

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Potassium

Sodium

Zinc

Thiamin (B1)

Choline

Dietary Folate Equivalents

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Vanilla Madeleines

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Lemon French Madeleines Cakes

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Chocolate Madeleines

Classic Madeleines

Dairy

Baking Goods

Produce

Beverages

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