In 1758, a french retainer of lord southwell, an irish jacobite refugee in france, was said to prepare cakes à la madeleine and other small desserts. With their signature shell shape, they make for a lovely afternoon tea or a pretty finish to any meal! These homemade madeleines are light and airy with crisp edges and have a delicious buttery lemon flavor
These french teacakes are absolutely irresistible!
They’re golden on the outside, soft and moist inside, and famous for their signature hump that forms as they bake.
Generously brush the molds of your madeleine pan with butter, then lightly dust with flour Using a medium cookie scoop, spoon level scoops of the batter into the center of each mold You don't need to spread the batter Bake for 12 minutes, or until the bellies have risen and they're golden brown.
