Madeleine

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Ingredients

1/2 cup	all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon	baking powder
1/8 teaspoon	salt
1	large egg
1/3 cup	granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon	lemon zest
1/4 cup	unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon	milk
—	powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a madeleine pan.
2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, beat the egg and sugar together until pale and thick.
4. 4 Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest into the egg mixture.
5. 5 Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
6. 6 Add the melted butter and milk, folding gently until the batter is smooth.
7. 7 Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
8. 8 Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers spring back when lightly touched.
9. 9 Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. 10 Dust with powdered sugar before serving.