Madeleines

Method

1. Start. Whip eggs and sugar lightly; fold in flour and powder, then warm browned butter.Watch for: Use a clean bowl and check the stated stage by lifting the whisk; stop as soon as the foam holds that shape. Cut through the center and sweep up the side while rotating the bowl; stop when the last dry streak disappears so you preserve air and tenderness.
2. Then. Chill batter at least 1 hour. Butter and flour the molds.Watch for: Keep it covered during the rest; move on only when it is evenly cool or firm, including at the center.
3. Finish. Fill ¾ full and bake 8–11 minutes.Watch for: Keep components level and leave edges clean; uneven thickness shows up as uneven setting and slices. Begin checking at the early end of the range; use the stated color, movement, or internal-temperature cue rather than time alone.