Meyer Lemon Madeleines

Directions

1. 1
   Heat butter in small heavy saucepan over medium heat just until very light golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until tepid.
2. 2
   Mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until tripled in volume. Lower speed to medium and beat in lemon juice and zest. Fold in flour mixture in three additions. Fold in cooled butter. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until slightly firm.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter two 12-mold madeleine pans. Dust molds with flour.
5. 5
   Drop a generous tablespoonful of batter into center of each prepared mold, leaving the batter mounded in the center.
6. 6
   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers spring back when lightly touched.
7. 7
   Remove pans from oven and rap each pan sharply against a countertop to release the madeleines. Cool on wire racks.
8. 8
   Plate up and serve.