Sponge Fingers

Instructions

1. Optional: Draw lines onto your baking paper to create a template for yourself.
2. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Whip up the egg whites with the smaller amount of sugar, until you've got a stiff meringue.
4. Beat the egg yolks and leftover sugar together until it reaches the ribbon stage.
5. Add vanilla extract and mix.
6. Whisk together the flour and baking powder.
7. Alternate between adding whipped egg whites and flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture, folding it all together with a silicone spatula.
8. Put the batter in a piping bag.
9. Pipe sponge fingers onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
10. Dust them with some powdered sugar and bake for 5 - 8 minutes.
11. Use a palette knife to remove them from the baking sheet, once they come out of the oven.

When is it done?

You'll know the sponge fingers are done when you gently press onto them and they spring back. The edges should be slightly browned as well.