Ingredients

The following ingredients have 480 Servings
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste ((extract may be substituted))
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • powdered sugar ((for dusting))

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  (It's helpful to place a piping guide under the parchment; see above.)
  • Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in a large bowl and the whites in a slightly smaller one.
  • Whip the egg whites on medium high speed, until fluffy.  
  • Add 1/4 cup of the sugar, in a slow and steady stream, while whipping. 
  • Continue to whip until the whites hold stiff peaks. Set aside.
  • Whip the egg yolks with the remaining sugar, until pale and thick.  
  • Stir in the vanilla. 
  • Use a silicone spatula to gently fold in the whipped whites, taking care not to deflate all the air you have so carefully incorporated.
  • Sift the flour over the mixture.  
  • Add the salt, and carefully fold once more, until well incorporated.
  • Pipe the batter in 3-inch long lines, onto the prepared baking sheet.  (Each ladyfinger should just barely touch the adjacent one.)  
  • Dust with powdered sugar and bake for 14-16 minutes, or until just beginning to turn golden around the edges.