Lingue di Gatto are a very thin and elongated biscuit. They take their name from this interesting detail, which is reminiscent of a cat’s tongue.
They are a great pastry classic and are versatile. You can enjoy them with a cup of tea or a hot chocolate. They are also the ideal accompaniment to spoon desserts. Creams, mousses, ice creams, and frozen desserts. Everything seem to go hand in hand with them. Furthermore, as well as ladyfingers, they are also used to decorate cakes.
Lingue di Gatto are also an excellent use for egg whites left over from other preparations. An excellent way to push house waste to the least!
Preparing these delicate biscuits is simple and takes little time. It starts from a base of butter and sugar which is then reduced to a cream. Ultimately, we add egg whites and flour to the mix.
Here is the step by step recipe! And remember to subscribe to our newsletter to never miss a single savory relish!
In a bowl, combine the soft butter, the icing sugar, and the vanilla. Mix them with a whisk (alternatively, an electric mixer or a planetary mixer are also fine, but they should be used at low speed) until they become a smooth cream. Add half of the egg whites in which you have diluted the salt and mix them into the mixture.
Add half the flour and mix thoroughly to combine. Proceed by adding the other half of the egg whites and the remaining flour.
Transfer the mixture into a sac à poche with a 10 mm smooth nozzle. Leave to rest for 10 minutes in the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Squeeze out the mixture on several trays lined with parchment paper, forming sticks 5-6 cm (2 inches) in length, which must be well spaced, as the Lingue di Gatto will lower and widen considerably during the baking process.
Cook them for about 10-12 minutes, when they are golden on the sides, they are ready. Take them out of the oven, let them cool for a couple of minutes, and remove them from the parchment paper using a spatula.
Once done, sprinkle some powdered sugar for extra sweetness
Store in a hermetically sealed container for up to 4 days
Ideal for a coffee break or tea time!
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