Madeleines

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Brush a little of the melted butter in the molds of a madeleine plaque. Reserve the remainder and let cool to lukewarm.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Combine the egg, lemon zest, orange-flower water, and granulated sugar and beat lightly.
3. 3
   Stir into the flour mixture and beat for a few seconds longer until well combined. Add the reserved butter and beat just long enough to incorporate thoroughly without overmixing.
4. 4
   Spoon the batter into the molds of the prepared plaque, filling each one half full. Place on the middle shelf of the oven and back for 12-15 minutes, until golden and starting to brown at the edges.
5. 5
   Unmold and place on a rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve while still warm. Makes 12 3-inch madeleines.