2. Melt 1/2 pound butter over hot water (or by microwave).

3. Sift flour and sugar to bowl.

4. Add 5 eggs, stirring well to blend.

5. Add melted butter from step 2 and vanilla extract. Blend well.

6. Let stand about 1 hour.

7. Pour batter into buttered madeline pans.

8. Bake 15-20 minutes.