Soft Ricotta Almond Biscuit Twists
Delightful biscuit twists made with creamy ricotta and almond extract, perfect for snacks or desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 twists 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the ricotta cheese, sugar, softened butter, and almond extract until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick and cut into strips or twists.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Allow the twists to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Dough may be adjusted with flour or milk for consistency. Don’t overbake to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg