Madeira Fingers

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Elegant English biscuits that can be served with afternoon tea, or to accompany desserts.

Submitted by Dan Stanley
Updated on August 22, 2022
3
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • ⅜ cup white sugar

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 3 tablespoons Madeira wine

  • 1 egg

  • ⅓ cup white sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Sift together the flour and salt into a large bowl. Cream in the butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Mix in the sugar and Madeira, until mixture becomes stiff. Wrap dough in foil or plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  3. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough lightly until smooth. Roll out to approximately 1/8" and prick all over with a fork. Cut dough into 36 fingers measuring 1 x 2 1/2 inches. Place on cookie sheets. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Brush cookie fingers with the egg and sprinkle each with sugar.

  4. Bake for about 15 minutes or until light golden in color. Let cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

61 Calories
3g Fat
8g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 61
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 9mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.