My husband and I love tiramisu. I've made it before but I was unable to find classic ladyfingers at any of the markets where I'm from. I ended up buying some off of the internet and had them shipped to me. They were a crunchy variety. I was under the impression that they are like a pound cake consistency and texture. Were they supposed to be crunchy? Either way, where can I find what I need for tiramisu OR what would be a good substitute? Please and thank you in advance!
2007-03-01 12:59:19 · 5 answers · asked by squealy68 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Thank you Violet.... now that i think about it they would be mush if they were pound cake consistency. I soaked the crunchy ones like the recipe says but they were still a little crunchy inside..... I guess that's what lead me to think that I should be looking for something softer.
2007-03-01 13:17:40 · update #1
I've always thought they were hard/crunchy and when soaked or put into a pudding, became soft. Otherwise, if they started off spongy, they'd be mush. I've found them in grocery stores and all import food stores, plus smaller ethnic markets.
2007-03-01 13:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
true ladyfingers have the same consitancy as sponge cake, so you could substitute spongecake not to be confused with angel food cake which has an even different consistancy, but may work well too.
2007-03-01 22:47:13 · answer #2 · answered by MommyToo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you have a Safeway market near you, but they sell Ladyfingers in the store's bakery department.
2007-03-01 22:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by moosviews4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're in california Raleys or bel air sells lady fingers
2007-03-02 20:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by Keana P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't find em, go with Nilla Wafers.
2007-03-01 21:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by !!joinCampaignforLiberty!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋