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Lemon Sponge
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schedulePrep 0 min
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groups4 speedmedium
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Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g/7.9 oz) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup (250 ml/8.5 oz) milk
Directions
- Lightly beat egg yolks.
- Mix the sugar and flour together, then add the lemon juice and zest, yolks, butter and salt.
- Stir in the milk and mix well.
- Whip the egg whites until stiff and fold into the first mixture.
- Pour batter into custard cups or ramekins.
- Set the cups in a pan of hot water and bake at 350 °F (177 °C) for about 40 minutes.
Notes
The sponge may also be baked in a pie shell.