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TORCETTI



Torcetti image

Our Sicilian grandmother often had my sister and me roll out the dough for these tasty torcetti. Their melt-in-your-mouth goodness is delicious without being overly sweet.-Joy Quici, Upland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shortening
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup 2% warm milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl; cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside. In another large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla and 2 cups of the crumb mixture; beat until well blended. Gradually beat in remaining crumb mixture., Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 3-4 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide into 6 portions. Shape each portion into twelve 6-in. ropes about 1/4 in. thick; roll in confectioners' sugar. Shape each rope into a loop. Holding both ends of loop, twist together 3 times., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TORCETTI



Torcetti image

Our Sicilian grandmother often had my sister and I roll out the dough for these tasty "Torcetti." Their melt-in-your-mouth goodness is not too sweet.-Joy Quici, Upland, California

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shortening
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl; cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla and 2 cups of the crumb mixture; beat until well blended. Gradually beat in remaining crumb mixture., Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 3-4 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide into six portions. Shape each portion into twelve 6-in. ropes, about 1/4-in. thick; roll in confectioners' sugar. Shape each rope into a loop. Holding both ends of loop, twist together three times., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

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