Brown Butter, Brown Sugar French Madeleines

These shell-shaped treats are very special and are best served warm – top restaurants bake them to order and serve them fresh from the oven. Allow time for careful whisking and folding to make these light and buttery; the process is easy, but just takes a little patience. Some recipes include baking powder to ensure the cakes get a good rise, but these are just lovely without it. You can make these savoury by adding a little thyme or rosemary with the flour.