Biscotti, traditional Italian cookies, are delicious treats to enjoy not just during the holidays but throughout the year.
The word “biscotti” (the singular is biscotto) is composed of two words, “bis” meaning twice, and “cotto” meaning cooked. Indeed, biscotti are typically baked in a log shape, then sliced and baked once more. It is the two-part baking process that gives biscotti its distinctive crisp texture and allows it to be dunked into coffee, tea, or vin santo (sweet wine) without immediately disintegrating.
Despite their elegant appearance, you can easily bake them yourself. The variations are endless. Some are jammed full of nuts, some have none at all; some are dipped in chocolate; others are made with dried fruit.
