Biscotti
Biscotti
Biscotti (pronounced: biˈskɔtti), also known as cantuccini (pronounced: kanˈtuttʃini), are Italian almond biscuits that originated in the city of Prato. The term "biscotti" is derived from the Latin biscoctus, meaning "twice-cooked/baked".
Etymology
The word "biscotti" is the plural form of biscotto. The term originates from the medieval Latin word biscoctus, meaning "twice-cooked". This term was developed to describe the biscuit's long baking process, which involves baking the dough twice to make it very dry and increase its shelf life.
Description
Biscotti are oblong-shaped almond biscuits, made dry and crunchy through cutting the loaf of dough while still hot and fresh from baking in the oven. Traditionally, biscotti are served with a drink, into which they may be dunked. In Italy, they are typically served with Vin Santo, a sweet dessert wine.
Related Terms
- Almond: A type of nut used as the primary ingredient in biscotti.
- Vin Santo: A style of Italian dessert wine. Traditional biscotti are often served with Vin Santo.
- Prato: The city in Italy where biscotti originated.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biscotti
- Wikipedia's article - Biscotti
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