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What Are Biscotti?

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What Are Biscotti? Biscotti, also known as cantucci, are twice-baked Italian cookies made of almonds and originated in Prato, Tuscany, in the 14th-century, where almonds were abundant. The meaning of the word “biscotti” can be traced back to the Medieval Latin word biscoctus, which means “twice-cooked or baked.” In Italy, biscotti refers to any cookie […]