Beat the sugar and butter with a hand mixer (beater), then add eggs gradually and continue beating until fluffy. Then add the other ingredients and continue whisking. Fill a piping bag with a round nozzle with the dough. Pipe the dough onto an enamel coated baking tray with plenty of space, as the Americans will grow wider. Preheat the combi steamer, 150°C hot air, 50% fan speed, slow fan speed, closed vapor flap and bake the Americans for approx. 18 minutes. After baking, let the Americans cool and cover with icing or chocolate or decorate as desired.