On the basis of a lush biscuit, you can make cakes with a variety of impregnations and fillings. A properly baked biscuit has a light, delicate texture. This is achieved through the whipped egg whites. The use of any artificial leavening agents is not permitted.
It is necessary
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- eggs 5 pcs;
- granulated sugar 5 tbsp. l;
- wheat flour 4 tbsp. l;
- potato flour (starch) 1 tbsp.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the utensils for whipping the whites. It should be perfectly clean, free from even traces of grease.
Step 2
Take fresh eggs. Separate the whites from the yolks. Pour the whites into prepared dishes and leave them at room temperature. Mix wheat flour with starch.
Step 3
Add 5 tbsp to the yolks. tablespoons of granulated sugar. Beat with a mixer until the yolk mass lightens significantly and approximately doubles in volume. Gradually, without stopping whisking, add flour with starch.
Step 4
Whisk the whites. For a better whisk, add 5-6 drops of lemon juice. It can be replaced with a few crystals of citric acid dissolved in 1 tsp. cold water. The finished protein foam should be strong - if you run a spoon over it, a trace remains.
Step 5
Introduce whipped whites into the yolk mass. Add in small portions, stirring with a spoon from the rim to the middle.
Step 6
Grease a baking dish with oil. Sprinkle lightly with flour. Fill out the form with about ¾ of dough.
Step 7
Place the biscuit in an oven preheated to 200 ° C. After 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 180 ° C. Duration of baking is 30-35 minutes.
Step 8
Check the biscuit is ready. Press lightly on the surface. If a dent remains, continue baking for a while. Finished - the surface is elastic and easy to level.
Step 9
Remove the biscuit from the oven. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Remove from the mold.
