Torcetti al burro e birra – butter and beer torcetti (biscotti)
I love to have sweet biscotti ready in the pantry for when guests pop in. These super simple and buttery "torcetti" have only four ingredients (including beer) - one is never enough! Get the recipe -...
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View ArticleTorcetti al burro e birra – butter and beer torcetti (biscotti)
I love to have sweet biscotti ready in the pantry for when guests pop in. These super simple and buttery "torcetti" have only four ingredients (including beer) - one is never enough! Get the recipe -...
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