Orange Honey Madeleines

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Butter the madeleine pan and dust with flour, removing excess flour.
3. 3
   Melt the butter unsalted butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
4. 4
   Throw in the whole cloves.
5. 5
   Cook until brown specks form on the bottom of the pan, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6. 6
   Set browned butter aside and remove cloves.
7. 7
   Using electric mixer, beat eggs and salt.
8. 8
   Then add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 cup flour and beat.
9. 9
   Place honey in small microwave-safe bowl and warm for 5 to 10 seconds.
10. 10
    Add the orange juice and orange zest and then beat the mixture into batter.
11. 11
    Add browned butter and beat to blend.
12. 12
    Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into each prepared madeleine mold.
13. 13
    Bake madeleines until golden brown tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 10 minutes.
14. 14
    Cool 5 minutes in mold then gently tap madeleines out of molds.
15. 15
    Place on rack to cool.
16. 16
    Dust madeleines with powdered sugar and drizzle with honey, if desired.