Baking Classics
The Technique
Savoiardi
Italian ladyfingers or savoiardi are a traditional, crisp ladyfinger generally served with coffee. They are also used to make tiramisu. In order to achieve a batter with the proper consistency, I strayed from conventional methods of folding together the beaten egg yolks & the beaten egg whites. Once the blending is complete, you can expect a beautiful batter that’s not only soft & light but one that holds its shape as the ladyfingers are being piped onto the pan. Learn how to make this Italian classic that may step in for entertaining & beyond.
Savoiardi
makes about 6 dozen
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 eggs, separated
Powdered sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together the flour & the salt. Set aside. Whisk together 1/4 cup sugar & the cornstarch in a small bowl. Beat the egg whites using the whip attachment in an electric stand mixer on Medium-High speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the cornstarch mixture & beat until stiff peaks form. Leave the mixture in the bowl with the whip attached. Beat the egg yolks & the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar with a hand mixer until the sugar dissolves & the mixture holds ribbons then add to the beaten egg whites; top with the flour mixture. Mix on Low speed 30 seconds to 1 minute or until blended. Stop the mixer & swipe the bowl sides several times to be certain it is well combined. The batter should have a thickened texture & hold a stiff ribbon.
Place the mixture into a piping bag fit with a medium-size plain tip, about 3/8-inch wide. Pipe 2 1/2 to 3-inch lines spacing 1 1/2-inches apart on parchment paper-lined half sheet pans. Dust with powdered sugar. Bake one pan at a time on the center oven rack 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Dust with additional powdered sugar. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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How To Make Savoiardi
The method presented in this recipe of blending the beaten egg yolks with the beaten egg whites is a bit unconventional but I do believe you will find the procedure to yield a good batter that is stiff enough to hold shape while piping. Just be certain not to over mix. Once baked, store them in an airtight container up to 1 week.
The Technique
A few pieces of equipment will be needed in order to complete the task. Read through the recipe instructions before beginning. Here’s what you should know.
No. 1
Once the batter has been blended, it should have a thickened texture & hold a stiff ribbon. Place the mixture into a piping bag fit with a medium-size plain tip, about 3/8-inch wide. Pipe 2 1/2 to 3-inch lines spacing 1 1/2-inches apart on parchment paper-lined half sheet pans.
No. 2
Dust with powdered sugar.
No. 3
Bake one pan at a time on the center oven rack 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
No. 4
Dust with additional powdered sugar. Cool completely.
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