National Biscotti Day

National Biscotti Day is a holiday dedicated to one of the oldest cookie recipes in the world. Biscotti is a crunchy oblong-shaped dessert of European origin, served with tea or coffee so that the dry pieces can be dipped into a hot drink. Today, dessert is baked with different flavors – cappuccino, a variety of nuts, raisins, dried apricots.

History

Biscotti is a versatile treat that can be enjoyed at any time, cookies are suitable even for vegetarians. The treat first appeared in Rome. Biscuits are distinguished by a special cooking technology called double baking – they are baked twice to make them dry. The finished product has a long shelf life, so it was used for warriors and travel.

Interesting Facts

• The treat is common in Tuscany, where almond groves grow, so the confectioners changed the recipe and added unroasted almonds to it.
• You can also find cantucci cookies on sale, but this is just an imitation of the original recipe.
• Many associate biscotti with Palm Sunday, as the dessert is used to decorate the palm leaves that the parishioners donate to the church.
• In Tuscany, cookies are soaked not only in tea and coffee, but also in wine, and they are also used as an addition to various dishes – rice, sauces, sardines.

How to celebrate

Enjoy biscotti, brew a cup of coffee or brew tea – each drink reveals the taste of dessert in a different way. Bake a treat, please relatives and friends, take it to work, share it with people around you – a great way to celebrate the holiday.

When is National Biscotti Day in 2022?

National Biscotti Day is observed on September 29 each year.

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