savoiardi
julia child, french chef pocketbook

3
1/4
ea
c
egg whites
sugar
beat until whites hold soft peaks,
adding sugar gradually; reserve
3
1/4
1
1/8
ea
c
t
t
egg yolks
sugar
vanilla
salt
beat until light colored, c 5 min



2/3

c

cake flour

sift over egg yolks in thirds and
fold in with egg whites in thirds
  • using pastry bag with #6 (1/2 in) tip, or small spoon, pipe 3 1/2 in fingers, 1 1/2 in apart on parchment paper on cookie sheets (3 sheets)
  • bake at 375 deg F for about 15 min, until firm and golden
  • remove parchment paper to wire racks to cool
  • store in air-tight containers in layers separated by waxed paper
  • makes about 30