Preparation

• 1.

  Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2.

  Melt the butter in a small saucepan; let it cool slightly.

• 3.

  In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and foamy, about 5 minutes.

• 4.

  Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the egg mixture and mix well.

• 5.

  In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

• 6.

  Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.

• 7.

  Gently fold in the melted butter until the batter is smooth and glossy.

• 8.

  Grease a madeleine pan with butter and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.

• 9.

  Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine molds, filling each mold about 3/4 full.

• 10.

  Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the tops spring back when lightly touched.

• 11.

  Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before unmolding the madeleines onto a wire rack to cool completely.

• 12.

  Dust with powdered sugar before serving.