SAVOIARDI (LADY FINGERS)

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Lady Fingers are cake-like strips (or "fingers") used as a base in many dessert recipes. They are easy to make and I think they are much better than the "store bought" kind. They are also yummy with a cup of coffee or tea.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24 3inch Fingers (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 egg yolks
3/8 cup sugar
3/8 cup pastry flour
1 dash salt (approx. 1/8 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
butter (to grease baking sheet)

Steps:

  • Beat egg yolks and 3/8 cup sugar until yellow and foamy.
  • Add flour and salt, mix until smooth.
  • Add vanilla to egg yolk/flour mixture.
  • Beat egg whites until firm and fold into egg yolk mixture until thoroughly blended.
  • Butter a baking sheet (or line with parchment).
  • Drop batter by Tablespoonfuls on to baking sheet, shape into"fingers" 3 inches long.
  • Mix Confectioner's and granulated sugars together, sprinkle half the sugar mixture over the fingers.
  • Let the unbaked fingers stand for about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle fingers with remaining half of sugar and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for about 10 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from pan and cool on cake rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 14.3, Carbohydrate 5.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.9

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