Homemade Savoiardi, also known as ladyfingers, are light and crispy biscuits that are perfect for dipping in coffee or milk. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, sugar, flour, and cornstarch, savoiardi are a classic Italian dessert. Their soft texture and delicate flavor make them ideal for pairing with creams, ice creams, or using as a base for desserts like tiramisu. With this recipe, you can make your own homemade savoiardi that will impress with their fragrance and lightness.
Homemade Ladyfingers
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs Whole Eggs
- 2 Egg Yolks Egg Yolks
- 100 G Sugar Powdered Sugar
- 120 G Sugar Sugar
- 1 Sachet Sugar Vanilla Sugar
- 200 G Flour White Flour
- 150 G Wheat Starch Wheat Starch
- 1 Pinch Salt Salt
- 1/2 Sachet Baking Powder Vanilla Baking Powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream the whole eggs and egg yolks together.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, salt, 100 g of sugar, and vanilla sugar. Continue beating until a creamy mixture is obtained.
- Sift the white flour mixed with wheat starch and vanilla baking powder over the cream. Mix everything together until a homogeneous dough is obtained.
- Using two teaspoons, form small mounds of dough the size of a ladyfinger and place them on a baking sheet previously greased and lined with parchment paper. Make sure not to place them too close together.
- Sprinkle the ladyfingers with the remaining sugar.
- Bake the ladyfingers in the middle of a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Once cooked, allow the ladyfingers to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Add a dusting of cocoa powder on the ladyfingers before baking them for an extra touch of flavor.
