Savoiardi(ladyfingers)

 
                          Savoiardi (Ladyfingers)
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cookies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3                    eggs -- separated
      1/2  teaspoon      almond extract
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
      1/3  cup           sugar
      1/2  cup           sifted cake flour
    1      teaspoon      baking powder
 
 Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.  Beat in almond extract.
 Beat whites untill stiff but not dry and gradually beat in sugar until
 whites are glossy and very stiff.  Fold yolks gently into whites.  Fold in
 sifted dry ingredients.  Drop batter by tablespoons onto ungreased cookie
 sheet, forming into fingers 3" long and 1" wide.  Bake at 350F 10 minutes,
 until light brown.  Remove from cookie sheet and cool on rack.  Makes 3 dozen.
 
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