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Biscotti regina

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Biscotti regina
TypeBiscuit
Place of originItaly
Region or statePalermo, Sicily
Main ingredientsSesame seeds[1]

Biscotti regina (lit.'queen's biscuits') or reginelle are small Sicilian biscuits, coated with sesame seeds. They are typical of the province of Palermo but are also widespread in other Sicilian provinces. These cakes taste halfway between sweet and salty (savoury), reminiscent of their roots Arab cuisine.[2][3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Biscotti Regina Recipe". Food Network. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  2. ^ Allotta, A. (2012). La cucina siciliana. eNewton. Manuali e guide (in Italian). Newton Compton Editori. p. 796. ISBN 978-88-541-4612-9. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  3. ^ Segan, F.; Silverman, E. (2011). Dolci: Italy's Sweets. EBL-Schweitzer. ABRAMS, Incorporated. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-61312-188-7. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
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