Nana's Italian Cookies: and other Biscotto Recipes from Italy

Delicious Home-made Italian Cookies (Biscotti) Fifty-five traditional and newer Italian-American recipes. Both English and Italian names for each cookie. Full-Color Photos for each recipe! Cookie History, Legend and Folklore The Wedding “Cookie Cake” Types of Cookie Categories Easy to follow instructions Helpful Baking Tips Common Baking Ingredients and Equipment Christmas cookies, Carnevale fritters, Easter cookies, and Fall favorites Recipes include: Almond Macaroons (Amaretti), Carnival Fritters (Cenci, Wandi), Biscotti, Queen's Biscuits (Reginelle), Lady Fingers (Savoiardi), Lady Kisses (Baci di Dama), Sicilian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati), Bones of the Dead (Ossi dei Morti), Rainbows (Tricolore), Crooked Mustache (Krumiri), Pine Nuts (Pignoli), Pizzelles, and even Cannoli! These classic Italian cookie recipes feature easy instructions. Even if you have never baked before, you can delight your family and friends with the aroma and flavor of fresh home-made cookies for any occasion. Italian bakeries (Pasticcerias) and bakers are well known for making some of the tastiest sweets. Many recipes have been passed down for generations with a vast influence from the ancient Far East and Arab nations during the Crusades and travel on the Silk Road. Italy's regions possibly have different versions usually modified by an Italian grandmother (Nonna or Nana). But they are all still truly delicious! An easy and thoughtful gift for family and friends. Timeless recipes they will keep and pass on to their next generation of bakers.
ASIN: B08P56Q975
VSKU: BVV.B08P56Q975.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Pipitone, Virginia N.
Binding: Paperback