Broas (Ladyfingers)
Broas, or ladyfingers, are delicate spongy cookies with deep roots in Filipino culinary tradition. Originating from Lucena City, these thin, elegant biscuits have been cherished for generations as a beloved homemade treat. The recipe carries the warmth of Filipino hospitality, often brought home as gifts from loved ones returning from their hometowns.
These light and airy cookies are perfect year-round, though they shine brightest during festive gatherings, merienda time, or as an elegant accompaniment to afternoon coffee and tea. They're also an ideal dessert for entertaining guests, offering a sophisticated yet approachable homemade touch that impresses without pretension.
The preparation is straightforward and quick, making it an excellent choice for home bakers of all skill levels. With a baking time of just 8-10 minutes, you can have a batch of these delicate treats ready in under an hour. The simple technique of folding whipped egg whites into yolks and flour creates the signature spongy texture that makes broas so irresistible.
Traditionally enjoyed with ice cream or as a standalone cookie, broas capture the essence of Filipino home cooking—simple ingredients transformed into something truly special through care and technique.
BROAS (LADYFINGERS)
Broas, or ladyfingers, are delicate spongy cookies with deep roots in Filipino culinary tradition
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 egg whites
- ½ cup confectioner's sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Sift the flour and salt. Set aside.
- In a bowl, beat the egg yolk.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form and slowly add the sugar until stiff. The add the vanilla.
- Fold the egg yolk in to the egg white mixture.
- Then slowly add the flour mixture.
- Scoop the batter by using a spoon and form a 3 inch log and greased baking tray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are brown.