Biscotti Recipes

Chocolate Biscotti The Biscotti Recipes provided on this site are easy to bake and taste just as good or better than store bought. When we see them in stores, they are usually labeled as gourmet with a gourmet price!

Origin of Biscotti

The word "biscotti" in Italian is the plural form of biscotto, which applies to any type of biscuit or italian cookie, and originates from the medieval Latin word biscoctus, meaning "twice-baked".

These recipes trace their origins to Roman times. They were originally made as a long-shelf-life food for travelers and carried by the Roman Armies

After the fall of the Roman empire, a Tuscan baker picked up the recipe and started to serve them with the local sweet wine called Vin Santo. Their dry, crunchy texture was deemed to be the perfect way to soak up the sweet local wine. Centuries later, many still agree that dipping biscotti into wine, coffee or tea is a perfect way to end a meal.

Almond is the traditional flavor since almonds were readily available in Italy and nearby countries. This Italian cookie became so popular that every province eventually developed their own flavored version.

Recipes for the Best Biscotti

Now you can learn how to make Biscotti online. Chocolate Biscotti, Hazelnut Biscotti, Pistachio Biscotti are just some of the delicious recipes you can easily make at home.