Guston

Ladyfinger Biscuits

Homemade ladyfinger-style biscuits

Íñigo Isao Sakai / Cocina y Gastronomía
Prep
15m
Cook
12m
Steps
5
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium

Method

  1. Step 1Whip the egg whites

    Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding sugar until you achieve a firm and glossy meringue.

    Egg whiteSugar
  2. Step 2Fold in the egg yolks

    Add the egg yolks to the meringue and gently fold together using folding motions.

    Egg yolk
  3. Step 3Add dry ingredients

    Sift the flour, cornstarch, and salt together, then fold into the mixture with gentle motions to avoid deflating the batter.

    Note

    Don't overmix to keep the batter light and airy

    All-purpose flourCornstarchSalt
  4. Step 4Shape the biscuits

    Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe long strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

  5. Step 5Bake12 min

    Bake at 180°C for 10-12 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.