Biscotti
Biscotti (/bɪˈskɒti/, Italian: [biˈskɔtti]; lit. 'biscuits'), known also as cantucci (Italian: [kanˈtuttʃi]), are Italian almond biscuits that originated in the Tuscan city of Prato. They are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, and may be dipped in a drink, traditionally Vin Santo.
A traditional Tuscany cantuccio (biscotto) | |
| Alternative names | Biscotti di Prato |
|---|---|
| Type | Biscuit |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Prato (Tuscany), Spain, Central America, the Philippines |
| Main ingredients | Flour, sugar, eggs and almonds or pine nuts |
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