Cantuccini
Cantuccini (also Cantucci or Biscotti di Prato ) are traditional almond biscuits from the Italian province of Prato near Florence . Like rusks, they are baked twice, first as long loaves and then in slices, which makes them crumbly and durable.
Cantuccini contain u. a. Almonds , flour , sugar , amaretto and various spices such as cardamom , cinnamon , cloves and star anise .
Cantuccini are often eaten with Vin Santo , in which they are immersed.
See also
- Berlin Bread
- Rosegones , Spanish almond biscuits
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