Butter Torcetti 175g | Typical Piedmontese Biscuits, Crumbly and Fragrant

Butter Torcetti – Typical Piedmontese Biscuits

Torcetti al Burro are crumbly biscuits with the classic oval donut shape, similar to a teardrop. Their distinctive feature is their buttery dough, which gives them a light texture and irresistible crumbly texture. The dough is divided into small loaves, which are twisted at the ends before being shaped into teardrops: hence their name, Torcetti .

Before baking, the Torcetti are dusted with sugar , which forms a crunchy, caramelized crust in the oven. Each cookie showcases the authenticity of Piedmontese confectionery tradition, revisited with a modern twist using a unique, fragrant shortcrust pastry .

🏅 Italian Excellence 2021 and 2022 , recognition of the quality and craftsmanship that distinguish this specialty.

✨ Ideal for

Perfect for any time of day: they pair beautifully with morning coffee , afternoon tea , or a glass of sweet wine at the end of a meal . They're also ideal as a sweet, artisanal gift or as a biscuit to offer to guests.

❤️ Curiosity

Torcetti originated in Piedmont and the Aosta Valley , where they were made in village bakeries using leftover bread dough, enriched with butter and sugar. Over time, the recipe has become a classic of Piedmontese pastry making, a symbol of simplicity and tradition .

🧈 Ingredients

Type 1 soft wheat flour , 30% butter , sugar , yeast , malted cereal flour , salt .
Baking trays treated with release agents based on vegetable and animal oils.
May contain traces of: nuts, soy, eggs, milk and sesame.
The highlighted ingredients may cause allergies or intolerances.

⚖️ Nutritional values ​​(per 100 g)

Energy value: 563 Kcal / 2355 Kj
Fat: 29.79 g – of which saturated 18.54 g
Carbohydrates: 67.13 g – of which sugars 23.90 g
Protein: 9.27 g
Fiber: 1.75 g
Salt: 0.58 g

📦 Product data

Net weight: 175 g – Package dimensions: 220 × 100 × 36 mm – Packaging: hermetically sealed food-grade PET tray to preserve the fragrance and freshness of the product.