http://www.beaspace.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:48:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.beaspace.com/sweets/double-chocolate-biscotti-with-cranberries/ http://www.beaspace.com/sweets/double-chocolate-biscotti-with-cranberries/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:22:59 +0000 admin http://www.beaspace.com/?p=285 The term ‘Biscotti’ was adapted in America as a term for these specific types of biscuits that are ‘twice-baked’. The batter is shaped into a log, baked and then further re-baked to achieve the crunchiness and texture that allows for it to be stored for long periods of time.
These biscotti originated from the Roman times, and then became what we know as biscuit today – ‘bis’ meaning twice and ‘cotto’ meaning cooked in the Italian language.
Another common version of these biscuits are the Tuscan cantucci which differ from these as they are usually more floury and contain almonds or other hard nuts. Biscotti and Cantucci are ideal for dunking in coffee or other teatime favourites and come in many variations.

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