Lady Fingers

Lady finger (called Savoiardi in Italian, meaning "from Savoy"), or in French 'Biscuits a la cuillere,' are a principal ingredient in many Italian dessert recipes. These cookies are light, crispy and sweet sponge cakes roughly shaped like a large finger. Lady finger recipe are especially essential in the preparation of the better known dessert Tiramisu where it is used in place of sponge cakes.
     It originated in the late 15th century at the court of the Duchy of Savoy, and were created to mark the occasion of a visit of the King of France. Later they were given the name Savoiardi and recognised as an "official" court biscuit. They were particularly appreciated by the young members of the court and offered to visitors as a symbol of the local cuisine. It has perhaps been around as long as there we remember Tiramisu.

Below is a video showing you how to bake Lady Fingers

Recipe
4 nos Egg Yolk
60 gm Sugar (For Egg Yolk)
4 nos Egg White
60 gm Sugar (For Meringue)
100 gm Soft Flour
50 gm Icing Sugar (For sprinkling on top)

Method
1) Whisk egg yold and sugar together at high speed till fluffy and thick. The colour will changes to pale.
2) In another mixing bowl, make meringue with egg white and sugar till hard peak. 
3) Fold meringue into the egg yolk batter.
4) Fold flour into the egg batter.

5) scoop batter into a piping with plain nozzle and pipe out into strips as shown on video.
6) Lastly sprinkle icing sugar on top lady finger before baking in oven at 180C (356F) for about 10 to 15 minutes till golden brown.

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