Savoiardi - Lady Fingers
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2 cups sifted flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tbs. almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Beat sugar and eggs until thoroughly blended and cream colored. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder; sift slowly into egg mixture. Keep beating until smooth, creamy consistently is obtained. (Use an electric mixer is advisable since it reduces work and will produce a smoother batter.)
Butter cookie pans generously and sprinkle with a little flour. Drop batter by spoonfuls, shaping it about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. Place about 1 ½ inches apart, as they spread when baking. Bake in a medium oven about 10 minutes or until light brown.
Enough for 3 dozen, depending upon size and shape.