Italian cookies "Torchetti" with cottage cheese
10 servings
60 minutes
Italian cookies 'Torchetti' with cottage cheese are a refined treat from traditional Italian cuisine. Its origin is linked to the villages of Northern Italy, where these crispy, sugary rings were made for celebrations. Torchetti have a delightful creamy flavor with a slight tang of cottage cheese and delicate spicy notes of cinnamon. Their surface is coated with caramelized sugar, giving them an exquisite crunchy crust. They pair perfectly with aromatic coffee or tea, becoming the main decoration for cozy gatherings with friends. The simplicity of preparation and minimal set of ingredients make torchetti an accessible treat that delights with its texture and taste. They can be served as an independent dessert or as an addition to breakfast, creating an atmosphere of Italian comfort and culinary enjoyment.
1
Melt the butter. Sift the flour. Add baking powder to the flour and mix everything, then add a pinch of salt, butter, cream cheese, and water; knead the dough until it easily comes off the bowl and fingers; if it doesn't come off, you can add a little more flour! Form a ball from the dough, wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes;
- Butter: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Baking powder: 10 g
- Salt: pinch
- Cottage cheese: 150 g
- Water: 80 ml
2
At this time, mix sugar and cinnamon and you need to call friends to invite them for tea))
- Sugar: 100 g
- Cinnamon: 3 teaspoons
3
Roll out the dough and cut it into strips (8-10 cm long, 0.5-1 cm wide); shape an oval with tails from the strip, coat them in sugar with cinnamon and bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Cinnamon: 3 teaspoons