Name: Homemade Ladyfingers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated -; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar -; 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided -; 3 tablespoons water -; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract -; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour -; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder -; 1/8 teaspoon salt -; Confectioners' sugar -

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Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Homemade Ladyfingers

1. 3 eggs, separated -

2. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar -

3. 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided -

4. 3 tablespoons water -

5. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -

6. 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract -

7. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour -

8. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder -

9. 1/8 teaspoon salt -

10. Confectioners' sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Homemade Ladyfingers

1. Stage

In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes; set aside.

2. Stage

In another bowl, beat egg yolks with remaining sugar for 3 minutes or until thick and lemon colored; add water and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into yolk mixture. Fold in egg white mixture.

3. Stage

Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert round tip #12. Spoon batter into bag. Pipe 3-1/2-in.-long lines 2 in. apart onto a greased and floured baking sheet.

4. Stage

Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack; cool completely. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month.

5. Stage

To use frozen ladyfingers: Thaw in the refrigerator; dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve as a cookie or use in desserts.