Soft Ricotta Almond Biscuit Twists
Deliciously soft and nutty, these biscuit twists made with fresh ricotta and almond extract are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 twists 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the ricotta cheese, sugar, and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the almond extract and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it gently.
- Roll out the dough into ropes and twist them together to form spiraled shapes.
- Place the twists on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
These biscuit twists are best enjoyed warm and can be paired with whipped cream or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg