How Biscotti are made in Tuscany

Biscotti di Prato, or cantuccini as the Italians call them, are an Italian pastry classic, originating from the region of Tuscany. They can be recognized by their long shape and their hard, crispy texture. No wonder Italians love to eat them by dipping them in dessert wine or coffee. Biscotti di Prato are usually made with almonds, but there are other variations made from chocolate, orange peel, or other nuts. Antonio Mattei is a company from Prato that has been making cantuccini since 1858.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction
0:29 Antonio Mattei, Prato
0:59 The ingredients
1:19 How to make the dough
2:18 How to bake them
2:40 The story behind their fame
3:09 The origins of biscotti
3:59 How to eat them

CREDITS:
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera: Neven Hillebrands
Edit: Neven Hillebrands
Supervising Editors: Ruben Kalus

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