The Paris Affair

Madeleines au citron

Madeleine s au Citron

4 eggs, separated

250g granulated sugar

125g unsalted butter

125g plain flour

Grated rind of 1 lemon

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. Butter and flour a madeleine tin.

3. Beat together the sugar, butter and egg yolks.

4. In a different bowl, beat the whites until they form soft peaks.

5. Add the butter, sugar, lemon rind and egg yolk mixture to the egg whites a little at a time, alternating with 1 tablespoon of flour and the lemon zest.

6. Place a teaspoonful of the mixture into each mould.

7. Bake for ten to fifteen minutes, until risen and golden.