Description
Soft Ricotta Almond Biscuit Twists are a quick breakfast, easy recipe, and sweet bakery-style treat with tender ricotta dough, delicate almond flavor, and golden tops finished with sliced almonds and powdered sugar. These easy breakfast ideas are perfect for brunch, snack time, dessert, and cozy food ideas when you want something soft, simple, and beautifully homemade.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk, as needed
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
5. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until a soft dough forms, adding 2 to 3 tablespoons milk only if needed.
6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
7. Cut the dough into strips and gently twist each strip, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Mix the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon milk and brush over the twists.
9. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the tops.
10. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
11. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Keep the butter cold so the twists bake up light and tender.
Do not overmix the dough or the texture can become heavy.
For the best finish, dust with powdered sugar only after the twists have cooled slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg