French Madeleines

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 425 F. Prepare your madeline mold. Metal molds: Oil them. Silicone molds: Rinse them with warm water.
2. 2
   Mix the flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract and oil with an electric mixer. Once mixed, slowly add the flour mixture until smooth. Add additives that you want to inhance the flavor, such as rum raisins (olives, chocolate chips, etc. can be added).
4. 4
   Scoop the mixture into the madeleine molds. Each mold should be completely full. Add any toppings that you want for decoration, such as almonds (sprinkles, cheese, etc. can be used).
5. 5
   Place the madeleines in the oven. Reduce the heat to 375 F and bake the madeleines for 10-15 minutes, until they are golden on the top.
6. 6
   Once they are done cooking, let them cool in the pan for 3 minutes. Then, remove them and place them on a cooling rack, 5-10 minutes. They are better served warm yet they can be conserved in a plastic container for a few days.