Madeleines

5 tbsp butter
1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1 egg
grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp orange juice
1/2 c granulated sugar
confectioners sugar for dusting

Preheat to 375:
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Brush a little of the melted butter in the molds of a madeleine plaque. reserve the remainder and let cool to lukewarm.

Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Combine the egg, lemon zest, orange juce, and sugar. Beat lightly. Stir into the flour mixture and beat fora  few seconds longer until well combined.
Add the reserved butter and beat just long enough to incorporate thoroughly without overmixing. Spoon the batter into the molds of the prepared plaque, filling each one half full. Place on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and starting to brown at the edges. Unmold and place on rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve while still warm. Makes twelve 3-inch madeleines.