Warm Whisked Lemon Sponge With Pounded Sugar

Ingredients

• 9 large eggs
• 1 lb sifted loaf sugar
• Grated lemon peel
• Flour (amount not specified in text)
• Clarified butter (for greasing)
• Pounded sugar (for topping)

Method

1. 1 Break eggs into a pan with 1 lb sifted sugar and grated lemon peel. Warm gently over very low heat while whisking, ensuring eggs do not scramble.
2. 2 Remove from heat and whisk until completely cool, about 15 minutes, until the mixture is thick and pale.
3. 3 Prepare sponge frames by wiping clean, brushing insides with clarified butter, and dusting with sifted sugar. Fold in flour lightly.
4. 4 Fill frames with the mixture, sprinkle with pounded sugar, and bake in a 400°F oven for 5 minutes.
5. 5 Remove from frames immediately and place on a sieve to cool.