1/2 c Finely ground almonds or
Walnuts
4 Eggs — separated
1 1/3 c Buttermilk
1/2 c Lemon juice
2 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 c Flour
1 1/2 c Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking powder
1 tb Grated lemon peel (plus 1
ts ) — for accompaniment (o
1/4 ts Cream of tartar
2 c Whipping cream, lightly
Whipped — for accompaniment
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter two 4-cup souffle dishes
or baking dishes. Dust sides and bottom with nuts.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, lemon juice, and
vanilla. Sift together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add to egg
yolk mixture, along with 1 tablespoon lemon peel. Beat egg whites with
cream of tartar until stiff but not dry. Fold into egg yolk mixture. Pour
batter into prepared dishes and place dishes in a large roasting pan. Place
pan in oven. Add boiling water to pan to come halfway up sides of baking
dishes. Bake 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake until
well browned and firm to the touch (20 to 25 minutes longer).
3. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Fold 1 teaspoon lemon peel into
whipped cream (if used) and serve alongside.
Yields
12 Servings