Rinfornati con Mandorle /Almond Biscotti/ Cantucci
Rinfornati Rinfornati di Mandorle We recognize these Italian cookies by the name biscotti. The word biscotti is derived from latin biscoctus meaning "twice cooked. or baked." In Italy, the term biscotti is used to describe any cookie. Italians call these cookies "rifornati", meaning rebaked. If you are in the Tuscan region they call these cookies cantucci. There are many variations of rifornati and a great deal of these variations are not truly Italian. Nonetheless, they are delicious. These cookies are golden brown, crunchy and hard. They are perfect for dunking into coffee, espresso, hot chocolate and vin santo! We would eat these after dinner on special occasions and my mom would make lots during the Christmas season to give away as gifts. These are perfect for gift giving! They can be stored in a paper bag in your cupboard for about a week. They can also be frozen in baggies and taken out whenever needed. Most recipes call for whole almonds. I measure out t