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Lemon Madeleines by Cyril Lignac

Recipe by L'atelier de Roxane

Fluffy and airy lemon-scented madeleines, inspired by chef Cyril Lignac's recipe. A dough rested in the fridge to achieve the famous hump and a subtle lemon flavor thanks to organic lemon zest.

MediumFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
2h 37m
Prep
13m
Cook
20m
Cleanup
3h 10m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.39
Total cost
$0.20
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Zest the lemon avoiding the white part (pith).
  • Melt the butter then let it cool before incorporating.
  • Let the batter rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 °C then lower to 170 °C just before baking.
  • Do not overfill the mold cavities.

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot melted butter to avoid burns.
  • Use kitchen gloves or a sleeve when handling the hot oven.

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