1/2 c. egg whites (4) 1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 5 tbsp. sugar
5 tbsp. sugar 1-1/4 c. sifted cake flour
2 egg yolks 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
Beat egg whites to foam. Add cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar. Beat until very stiff.
Beat yolks, salt, vanilla until light. Add sugar gradually. Beat till thick.
Fold yolks into whites. Fold in flour and baking powder sifted together.
Use cookie tip #32, or form with two knives, on well-greased (lined with greased foil) cookie sheet. Make into 3" lady fingers.
Bake at 450 deg. for 6-8 minutes, until pale golden brown. Sift powdered sugar over hot lady fingers. Remove immediately from cookie sheet and cool on racks.
Makes about 3 dozen.