Whether you’ve seen it behind a café counter or dipped one into your morning espresso, biscotti is one of those treats that feels both familiar and a little mysterious. Is it a cookie? A cracker? A dessert? In this guide, we’re cracking into the crunchy world of biscotti — where it comes from, how it’s […]
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 […]