Classic Sponge Drops
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
NZ
Servings
Prep Time
14
pieces
15
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
14
pieces
15
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Ingredients
2
eggs
room temperature
3
oz
caster sugar
2
oz
plain flour
1
tsp
baking powder
1
oz
cornflour
icing sugar to decorate
whipped cream
Instructions
Separate the yolks from the whites of the eggs
beat whites and caster sugar until very stiff
Fold in yolks gently
Add sifted dry ingredients
Place teaspoonsful on baking paper on a cold oven tray
Sprinke each one with 1/3 tsp of caster sugar
bake at 180C on the middle shelf of the oven for 7-10 minutes
Remove from oven and allow to cool
Can be frozen until required
When required, assemble each pair, with whipped cream between
Allow to stand for at least 3 hours before serving
Sprinkle with icing sugar just before serving