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                         Savoiardi (Ladyfingers)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    eggs -- separated
     1/2  teaspoon      almond extract
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/3  cup           sugar
     1/2  cup           sifted cake flour
   1      teaspoon      baking powder

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.  Beat in almond extract.
Beat whites until stiff but not dry and gradually beat in sugar until
whites are glossy and very stiff.  Fold yolks gently into whites.  Fold in
sifted dry ingredients.  Drop batter by tablespoons onto ungreased cookie
sheet, forming into fingers 3" long and 1" wide.  Bake at 350 F 10 minutes,
until light brown.  Remove from cookie sheet and cool on rack.

Makes 3 dozen.

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