Description
Enjoy this authentic Homemade Italian Ladyfinger Recipe (Savoiardi) from Sardinia. These spongy, airy, light, and slightly crunchy cookies are a classic Italian treat that will elevate your desserts.
Ingredients
For the Ladyfingers:
- 120 grams sugar
- 4 eggs, separated
- 110 grams all-purpose flour
- 40 grams potato flour or corn starch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 340°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites and half the sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Mix Yolks and Dry Ingredients: Combine egg yolks, vanilla, and remaining sugar. Fold in dry ingredients gently.
- Pipe Batter: Pipe batter onto baking sheets in 4″ strips.
- Bake: Bake for about 15 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.
Notes
- Weigh ingredients for accuracy.
- Ensure mixing bowls are clean.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Avoid opening the oven during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ladyfinger
- Calories: 53 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 26mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.003g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
