This recipe for ladyfingers is easy to make with just 4 ingredients. To make chocolate ladyfingers, substitute 3/4 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for the all-purpose flour.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup white sugar, divided
- 7/8 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line two 17×12-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. Fit a large pastry bag with a plain 1/2- inch round tube.
Step 2
Place egg whites in a large bowl and beat on high with an electric mixer until soft peaks start to form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy.
Step 3
Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar in a separate bowl until thick and very pale in color.
Step 4
Fold 1/2 of the egg whites into egg yolk mixture; sift in flour and baking powder, then fold in the remaining egg whites until combined.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pastry bag. Pipe 3-inch "fingers" in rows about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 6
Bake in preheated oven until firm to the touch and just golden, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 48 | |
Calories 25 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat0g | 1% |
Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
Cholesterol16mg | 5% |
Sodium11mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein1g | |
Calcium5mg | 0% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium8mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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