Citrus Madeleines

Preparation

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the citrus zest and blend.
3. With a spatula, gently fold the flour and butter into the egg mixture.
4. Let the batter rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
5. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
6. Generously butter and flour madeleine molds. Fill each mold up three-quarters. Bake for about 14 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Unmould immediately out of the oven.
8. Store the cooled madeleines in an airtight container.