Difference between revisions of "Lady Fingers"

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1/2 c. egg whites (4)              1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. egg whites (4)              1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar           5 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar           5 tbsp. sugar
 
5 tbsp. sugar                       &nbsp; &nbsp;1-1/4 c. sifted cake flour
5 tbsp. sugar                       1-1/4 c. sifted cake flour
2 egg yolks                         &nbsp; &nbsp;1/2 tsp. baking powder
 
2 egg yolks                         1/2 tsp. baking powder
 
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. salt


Beat egg whites to foam. Add cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar. Beat until <u>very</u> stiff.
Beat egg whites to foam. Add cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar. Beat until <u>very</u> stiff.


Beat yolks, salt, vanilla until light. Add sugar gradually. Beat till <u>thick</u>.
Beat yolks, salt, vanilla until light. Add sugar gradually. Beat till <u>thick</u>.


Fold yolks into whites. Fold in flour and baking powder sifted together.
Fold yolks into whites. Fold in flour and baking powder sifted together.


Use cookie tip #32, or form with two knives, on <u>well-greased</u> (lined with greased foil) cookie sheet. Make into 3" lady fingers.
Use cookie tip #32, or form with two knives, on <u>well-greased</u> (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. <u>Remove immediately</u> from cookie sheet and cool on racks.
Bake at 450 deg. for 6-8 minutes, until pale golden brown. Sift powdered sugar over hot lady fingers. <u>Remove immediately</u> from cookie sheet and cool on racks.


Makes about 3 dozen.
Makes about 3 dozen.
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Latest revision as of 16:03, 20 December 2021

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.