Citrus Madeleines

Preparation

• • In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the citrus zest and blend.
  • With a spatula, gently fold the flour and butter into the egg mixture.
  • Let the batter rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
  • Generously butter and flour madeleine molds. Fill each mold up three-quarters. Bake for about 14 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Unmould immediately out of the oven.
  • Store the cooled madeleines in an airtight container.