Sponge biscuits

Serves 4

1. Break the eggs in a bowl and beat until frothy.

2. Gradually stir-in the eggs, whisking all the while then add the ground mace and vanilla extract.

3. Sift the flour and salt into the bowl and fold in to combine.

4. Grease a baking tray and drop the batter by the tablespoon onto this, forming heaped mounds, ensuring you leave at least 5cm between each biscuit.

5. Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 160°C and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges of the biscuits are lightly browned.

6. Proper panlevi will have a crunchy outside and a chewy centre.

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