Homemade Savoiardi Biscuits - Ladyfingers Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, separated
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cake flour, sifted (or 3/4 cup all purpose flour + 2 tbsp corn starch)
- 6 tablespoons confectionerâs sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 89g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 260 | |
| Calories from Fat 31 | 12% |
| Total Fat 3.51g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.06g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium 72mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 51.15g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 30.97g | 21% |
| Protein 6.26g | 10% |
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