How to make homemade ladyfingers?
One of the main characteristics of ladyfingers is that they tend to absorb a lot of liquid, thanks to their rough and elongated appearance. This makes it ideal for preparing cold cakes, tiramisu and other desserts that require the bread to absorb liquids.
If it has happened to you that at the time of buying them you do not get them in the store, it is not a problem. Today I'll show you how to make these delicious biscuits from home so you don't miss out on your favorite desserts.
Ladyfingers
Around the world, even between regions, these biscuits often have a different name. Well you can get them as sponge-fingers, boudoir biscuits, baby biscuits, soletillas, etc.
These elongated cookies usually have a sugar coating on the outside, which allows you to eat them alone or create desserts with them. Many, eat them for snacks with hot drinks.
One of the advantages of this preparation is how fast and simple it is. So take note of the following recipe and get to work so that you have your ladyfingers.
Ingredients
Granulated sugar.
2 eggs.
120 grams of sugar for the egg whites.
Vanilla essence.
40 grams of sugar for the yolks.
60 grams of flour.
Powdered sugar.
30 grams of corn starch.
Ladyfingers.
Preparation of the biscuits
At first, you should separate the whites from the yolks in different containers.
The clear ones, bring them to the point of snow, so that they can form firm peaks. Don't forget to mix well with the sugar.
Then, beat the yellow with the sugar. Do not stop beating until its size has doubled.
When the yolks reach their point, add the vanilla.
Then integrate the egg whites with a palette, trying to conserve as much air as possible.
Now, mix the flour and cornstarch and then sift them over the mixture of eggs and sugar that you have prepared.
When it is well integrated, preheat the oven to 180 °C. and prepare a tray where you can cook them in the oven.
Help yourself with a pastry bag to give it the shape of a stick or fingers, approximately 10 centimeters.
When you have them ready, sprinkle powdered sugar on the outside and a little granulated sugar. Preferably on each one and not on the entire tray.
Put the trays in the oven and wait about 8 minutes, more or less.
At the end of the time, remove the tray and wait for it to cool before moving. And that's it!
One of the great advantages of this preparation is that you can store them in an airtight container once they are very cold. Remember to place them in a cool place where there is not so much humidity.
You can take advantage of this recipe to make all kinds of sweet desserts that require biscuits. You can even think of adding them to your breakfasts, with yogurt or milk.
Dare to have this recipe that is an interesting proposal and very simple to prepare. In addition, you can enjoy a delicious result in just a few minutes.