Small Batch Ladyfingers
Bake a small batch of light, airy homemade ladyfingers with this easy recipe! Perfect for tiramisu, trifles, or as a delightful snack, these cookies are quick to make and full of flavor.
Servings: 8 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 ½ tablespoons sugar -divided
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare two bowls—one for the egg yolk and another for the egg white.
- Whip the Egg White: Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the egg white until it becomes foamy. Gradually add ½ tablespoon of sugar and continue beating until the mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
- Mix the Egg Yolk: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of sugar until well combined and slightly thickened.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold half of the whipped egg white into the yolk mixture. Carefully fold in the flour and baking powder until just incorporated.
- Fold in Remaining Egg White: Add the rest of the egg white and fold gently to maintain the airy texture.
- Prepare for Piping: Spoon the batter into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip or use a plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe 3-inch long strips onto a small baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the ladyfingers are lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the ladyfingers cool completely before using.
Notes
- Separate Eggs Carefully: Make sure no yolk gets into the egg whites, as even a small amount of fat can prevent the whites from whipping properly.
- Add Sugar Gradually: When whipping the egg whites, add the sugar slowly to allow it to dissolve fully, resulting in a glossy, stable meringue.
- Fold Gently: Use a light hand when folding the egg whites into the yolks to preserve the airy texture essential for light and spongy ladyfingers.
- Try Round Cookies: For a fun twist, drop the batter by the tablespoon onto a baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. This method creates round cookies, perfect for dipping into coffee or layering in desserts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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