Sponge Finger Biscuits

These are named after the House of Savoy, which ruled Sardinia (and ultimately the kingdom of Italy) until the end of World War II, when Italy became a republic. In Sardinia, they’re always served after a funeral with black coffee but also when guests come to visit. Guests are very important in Sardinia and whenever I make savoiardi, even today, they remind me of the excitement of having guests and serving them coffee and these biscuits.