Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A biscotto.
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- noun A hard, usually nut-flavored
biscuit , derived from the Tuscancantucci
Etymologies
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Examples
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Translating literally to "twice cooked," the word biscotti refers to the crunchy, twice-baked logs that lend themselves so well to dipping in espresso, a warm latte or even wine.
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It's time for the desserts, biscotti is Italian for cookies.
WN.com - Articles related to French cooking? Chocolate and zucchini and thyme and hazelnuts and ... 2010
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It's time for the desserts, biscotti is Italian for cookies.
WN.com - Articles related to French cooking? Chocolate and zucchini and thyme and hazelnuts and ... 2010
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I chose a recipe for pecan and raisin biscotti from an old Christmas cookbook of mine to modify for the "scratch" cookie counterpart, which made 24 cookies.
Archive 2009-06-01 Sarah 2009
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I chose a recipe for pecan and raisin biscotti from an old Christmas cookbook of mine to modify for the "scratch" cookie counterpart, which made 24 cookies.
A Tale of Two Cookies Sarah 2009
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Another solution is to make muffin biscotti with the leftovers.
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How long will the muffin biscotti last and what do you think is the best way to store them? aleta Mar 2
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Because nuts are traditional in biscotti it is darn difficult to find them without nuts (these did have nuts, but not ground, so they were easily replaced with more chocolate)!
Archive 2008-12-01 Laura 2008
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Because nuts are traditional in biscotti it is darn difficult to find them without nuts (these did have nuts, but not ground, so they were easily replaced with more chocolate)!
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Orange chocolate-chip biscotti from the Associated Press.
Thanksgiving Looms... Steve Carper 2007
Prolagus commented on the word biscotti
In Italian, "biscuits" (any type; sing. biscotto).
March 9, 2009
Prolagus commented on the word biscotti
February 20, 2011
dontcry commented on the word biscotti
What possible purpose could the singular form of biscotti serve?
February 20, 2011
bilby commented on the word biscotti
*nonchalantly flings a biscotto at a passing dragon and slays it with a single blow*
February 20, 2011
fbharjo commented on the word biscotti
plural form is commonly used as singular form in English
May 29, 2011
dontcry commented on the word biscotti
I think that's because we always eat them in pairs... at least, I do!
May 29, 2011
rolig commented on the word biscotti
Btw, the picture below may illustrate what Italians believe biscotti to be, but in English I would simply call those cookies (American English) or biscuits (British English). When Americans say "biscotti", they are probably thinking of something like this.
May 29, 2011
sionnach commented on the word biscotti
Those frogs are adorable!
May 29, 2011
bilby commented on the word biscotti
What rolig has linked to I would call an amaretto or a tozzetto, which might be a local usage from Umbria where I lived.
May 30, 2011
sionnach commented on the word biscotti
Croustisnacks!
May 30, 2011