Brown Butter Madeleines

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   To brown the butter, melt the butter over medium heat in a heavy saucepan, allowing to bubble and foam, stirring frequently.
3. 3
   Once the foaming subsides, allow the butter to brown along the bottom and then remove the pan from the heat.
4. 4
   Browning will take about 5 minutes total; do not burn.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, and honey with electric mixer until thick and pale.
6. 6
   Add the browned butter and mix.
7. 7
   In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mix into liquid ingredients, along with zest, just until blended.
8. 8
   Fill the greased madeleine baking molds and bake until golden, 9 to 11 minutes.
9. 9
   *Cook's Note: you may substitute a mini-muffin pan for madeleine molds.