Biscotti

Biscotti (also Cantucci or Biscotti di Prato) are a traditional almond cookies from the Italian province of Prato, near Florence. They are baked as biscuits twice, first as a long loaf and then sliced ​​, making them brittle and durable.

Biscotti contain, inter alia, almonds, flour, sugar, amaretto and various spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and star anise.

Biscotti are often eaten at Vin Santo, in which they are immersed.