Torchetti
9 servings
30 minutes
Torchetti is a classic Italian cookie from the Piedmont region. Its crispy crust coated with sugar adds a sweet caramel note to the flavor, while the tender dough with a buttery hint makes it an ideal complement to coffee or tea. Torchetti are made from simple ingredients: flour, butter, water, and baking powder, giving them lightness and airiness. Their shape resembles small rings symbolizing Italian hospitality. Historically, torchetti were popular in rural cuisine where they were baked for family celebrations and fairs. They are perfect as a standalone treat or paired with dessert sauces or jams. The delicate taste and pleasant texture make torchetti a favorite among connoisseurs of traditional Italian pastries.
1
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Wheat flour: 330 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 7 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Add butter.
- Butter: 150 g
3
Rub the flour with butter into crumbs.
4
Add water.
- Water: 5 tablespoon
5
Knead a soft, elastic dough.
6
Tear off balls the size of a walnut from the dough, roll them into a sausage shape, and connect the ends.
7
Coat in sugar. Bake at 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
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