autumn in spring

november, 2013.

when the spring feels more like autumn,
and the days are cold and cloudy
i turn on the oven and bake


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langue de chat

original recipe from "cuaderno dulce"
by pascale alemany*

ingredients

♥ 125 g flour

♥ 130 g sugar

♥ 100 g butter, softened

♥ 3 egg whites

♥ 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

i also added:

♥ a bit of lemon zest

method

preheat the oven at 210ºc. blend together the sugar and butter.

lightly whisk the egg whites and pour them slowly into the sugar.
add the remaining ingredients and mix til smooth.

using a spoon, spread the batter on a silicone mat
in small & long portions of roughly 5  or 7 cm
and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, til the sides are golden brown.

best served on a rainy day with a cup a tea and a good book.


* a few months ago, i had the chance to attend to one of pascale's cooking classes
she's a wonderful person and an amazing cook. if you live in buenos aires, i recommend them wholeheartedly.
classes are announced here