Ricotta Biscuits

Ingredients

• 250 g of fresh ricotta 
• 200 g of 00 flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 50 g softened butter
• 1 egg
• 1 sachet of baking powder ( 16 g )
• 1 sachet of vanilla
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
• Mix the fresh ricotta with the sugar and butter until you obtain a smooth cream.
• Add the egg, vanilla and lemon zest, mixing the ingredients well.
• Sift the flour together with the yeast and salt, then gradually incorporate into the mixture.
• Form small balls with the dough and place them on the baking tray.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool before serving.