This delicious and easy-to-make ‘Madeleines au Citron’ recipe is perfect for toddlers in Australia! Introduce your little ones to the tangy and sweet taste of lemons with this French-inspired treat. Made with natural ingredients, this recipe is an excellent way to add some variety to your children’s lunch boxes or snack time. Filled with flavor, this healthy and tasty snack will have your kids begging for more.
General Information
- Servings: 10
- Keywords: Madeleines, Citron, Lemon
- Calories: 259
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fats: 9g
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients
- 250g of all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 medium eggs (room temperature)
- 150g of butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
- 80g of white sugar (granulated)
- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 70ml of milk (room temperature)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grease your Madeleine tray with butter and a light dusting of flour.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl beat together the eggs, butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the milk and lemon juice to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until everything is well combined.
- Fold in the lemon zest until evenly distributed.
- Evenly spoon the Madeleine batter into the 10 cavities of the prepared Madeleine tin until it is slightly more than 3/4 full.
- Place the Madeleine tin on the lowest shelf of the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- When finished baking, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Carefully run a knife around the edges of the Madeleines, and then gently turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Recommended Sides
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh fruit
- Yogurt
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