Biscotti

Appears in
From the Earth to the Table

By John Ash

Published 1995

  • About

Biscotti are a rather ancient cookie, or cracker. In Italy, where they originated, they were a staple of sailors or travelers who went to sea for months at a time. As their name indicates, they are twice baked, bis cotto, to make them very dry, so they’ll last a long time and not mold or otherwise deteriorate.

Because they are crisp and crunchy, they are ideal with fresh fruits and ice creams. I also love (as the Italians do) dunking them in good coffee or a tumbler of young robust red wine.