Biscotti is very dry and is served with a drink that can be dunked in. It is typically served with orange juice or coffee, including cappuccinos or lattes. Biscotti with almonds are called currutacos and are associated with Palm Sunday, which is a religious holiday. To this day, Biscotti has been eaten around the the world and enjoyed by people who love a treat.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Cucina Italiana
Biscotti di Prato, also known as cantuccini, are biscuits originating in the Italian city of Prato. Biscotti is what Americans call coffee bread. These oval shaped biscuits are baked twice and made dry and crunchy by cutting the loaf of bread while it's hot and fresh in the oven. It is made up of flour, sugar, fresh eggs and delicious pine nuts or almonds. Like I said before it is baked twice to get the hard and crunchy texture unlike regular bread. Many Italians enjoy the biscuit after every meal.
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As an Italian myself, I enjoyed reading this post! I love these biscuits. They are difficult to describe to people who are unfamiliar with them, and I think you did a fantastic job of describing their texture. I also liked that you mentioned the baking process and typical ways to eat them. I love that you are teaching people about foreign foods and customs. :) The layout of your blog is visually appealing as well.
ReplyDeleteAs an Italian myself, I enjoyed reading this post! I love these biscuits. They are difficult to describe to people who are unfamiliar with them, and I think you did a fantastic job of describing their texture. I also liked that you mentioned the baking process and typical ways to eat them. I love that you are teaching people about foreign foods and customs. :) The layout of your blog is visually appealing as well.
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