Lady Finger Biscuits
Lady Finger biscuits are a simple and delicious biscuit that's lovely to know how to make from scratch. This biscuit will pair great with your morning coffee or tea. It's also a fantastic addition to add to homemade tiramisu or Brazilian pave!
Equipment
- Stand or electric mixer
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar (divided)
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (180 degrees C) convection (fan assisted) Fit a large piping bag with medium nozzle. Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Using a stand or electric mixer, whip up egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Slowly add in 1/4 cup sugar to the egg whites and continue whisking until stiff peaks form
- Using a hand whisk, whisk together the egg yolk and remaining 1/4 cup sugar until creamy. Add in vanilla extract.
- Using a large metal spoon, gently fold together the egg white and egg yolk mixtures. Be careful not to deflate.
- Sift in 1 cup of flour into egg mixture and gently fold in until well incorporated.
- Fill the piping bag with mixture. (or use baggie and cut the corner for piping)
- Pipe 1 x 3 1/2 long lines onto parchment.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Or store in freezer up to 8 weeks.
Notes
If you are using an oven without a convection fan, you'll need to bake at least 20 minutes or longer. Just check to see when they are turning a nice golden color.
Servings: 24 biscuits