Step 1

Place the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt in a large mixing bowl and whip on high speed until doubled in volume and very pale in color (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).

Step 2

Sift in 1/3 of the flour, then gently fold until combined.

Step 3

Fold in 1/3 of the butter gently, until combined.

Step 4

Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the flour and butter are incorporated.

Step 5

Chill the batter for 1 hour to overnight.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, grease a madeleine pan, and dust it with flour, tapping out any excess.

Step 7

Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of batter into each well of the pan.

Step 8

Bake until puffed and golden brown around the edges and springy to the touch (approx. 10 to 12 minutes).

Step 9

Transfer to a wire rack to cool, and dust with powdered sugar to garnish.