Lady fingers 4 á
20 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Egg whites | |
| ½ | cup | Granulated sugar |
| 4 | Egg yolks | |
| 2 | teaspoons | Lemon juice |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
| ¾ | cup | Sifted cake flour |
| Confectioners' sugar | ||
| pinch | Salt | |
Directions
Beat egg whites and dash of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add ¼ cup of granulated sugar, beating until stiff, but not dry.
In small mixing bowl, beat yolks until light and fluffy. Gradually add remaining granulated sugar; beat until thick and lemon-colored.
Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Fold yolks into whites. By hand, fold in flour. Line cookie sheet with plain brown paper. Insert straight-sided ½ inch round tip in plastic bag; fill with batter.
Pipe 4 x 1 inch strips 1 inch apart on brown paper. Or, spoon into ungreased lady finger baking pans. Lightly sprinkle or sift confectioners' sugar over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 20.
Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 12-26-95