Italy / Cakes & baking
Lady Finger Cookies (Savoiardi)
Savoiardi are a sponge-like cookie originally from the Aosta Valley of Italy in the Alps, once known as the Duchy of Savoy (whence its name is derived). They figure prominently in several desserts, including puddings and tiramisu, as they absorb liquids excellently.
Ingredients
- self raising flour400 g
- baking powder1 tsp
- white sugar1 cup
- oil1 cup
- egg4
- lemon juice, juice of 2 lemons2 lemon
- powdered sugar
- pure vanilla extract, pure
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Whip the eggs until very thick. Add sugar, oil, vanilla, baking powder, and lemon juice, and stir until combined.
Slowly fold in flour with a wooden spoon, continually adding until you have a very thick batter (you may need more or less flour).
On a large flat surface, such as a cutting board or plate, sift the powdered sugar.
Using a teaspoon, scoop walnut-sized balls of batter onto the powdered sugar, and roll each into an oval.
Transfer cookies to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, and cover with a single layer of parchment.
Place pans into an oven preheated to 200°C (392°F).
Bake for 5–15 minutes, until biscotti begin to turn golden.
Cool completely.
