Fluffy sponge dough
Description
Homemade baked treats for tea. The sponge dough is very easy to prepare; the main secret is to use plenty of eggs and beat them well. To make a fluffy sponge dough, you'll need a dozen eggs, good-quality flour, and sugar. Essentially, if you beat everything thoroughly, the oven will do the rest—the sponge should rise evenly. If you're worried that the dough might collapse or won't be fluffy enough, you can add a pinch of baking powder—just a knife tip full.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Beat the eggs with sugar into a white foam.
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Step 3
Sift the flour and carefully fold it into the eggs with up-and-down motions.
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Step 4
If you want to make the cakes chocolate, add cocoa. I recommend not adding it as a powder, but mixing it with vegetable oil first, and then incorporating it.
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Step 5
Pour the ready-made biscuit dough into a baking pan and place in a preheated oven to bake (190-200°C, approximately 30 minutes). Check for doneness with a toothpick.
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Step 6
Fluffy sponge dough makes an excellent base for layers, cakes, or standalone desserts.