Authentic Savoiardi Ladyfingers Recipe
want to make tiramisu but don't have any ladyfingers? make these 4-ingredient Savoiardi at home. This is the most accurate copycat of Italian Savoiardi, with the same texture, flavour and mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, separated
- 120g sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 130g all-purpose flour (maida)
Procedure
Preheat: Set oven to 190°C (170°C fan).
Whip whites: Whip egg whites until foamy, then slowly add sugar until soft peaks form.
Add yolks: Mix in the egg yolks until combined.
Incorporate dry ingredients: Sift in the baking powder and flour. Fold gently until no lumps remain; do not overmix.
Shape & Top: Pipe onto a lined tray or mold using a round tip, then dust sugar over the top.
First bake: Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven, and cool completely.
Dry out: Lower oven to 90°C. Bake the cooled ladyfingers for about 1 hour until dry and brittle, about 45 minutes.
Recipe Notes
• you can add vanilla if you don't like the eggy flavour of normal ladyfingers
• once completely dried, you can store them for 1 month on the shelf in an airtight box.
• once completely dried, you can store them for 1 month on the shelf in an airtight box.