Madeleines

2 eggs (at room temperature)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup clarified butter, melted and cooled

Grease and flour well 12 Madeleine shells.

Beat eggs with salt until frothy; then gradually beat in sugar. Beat the mixture at high speed until very thick and lemon colored, about 15 to 20 minutes. Fold in the flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, and the lemon peel, if desired. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, and fold it in quickly. Fill shells about 3/4 full and bake in a preheated 400 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from shells to wire rack to cool.

Makes 12.