Figaros Food

FIGAROS

Steps:

• For dough:.
• Combine flour, butter. salt, 2 tablespoons sugar and baking powder.
• Add egg yolks and blend in well.
• If dough is too stiff, add a little milk to make into manageable, spreadable dough.
• Spread into a 12"x18"x1" baking pan.
• Bake in 350°F oven for about 15 minutes or until cake layer is set.
• Remove from oven.
• Assembly:.
• Spread with jam.
• Sprinkle cut-up walnuts over the jam, pressing down lightly with palm to set them.
• Meringue topping:.
• Whip egg whites to soft peaks.
• Add 1/2 cup sugar slowly beating constantly to form stiff meringue.
• Spread meringue over walnuts, clear to edges of pan.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over top of meringue.
• Return to 350°F oven and bake another 15 minutes or until meringue is nicely golden and cake layer is done.
• When cool, slice into squares or fingers.
• Makes 72 - 1"x3" fingers or 54 - 2" squares.