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biscuits of Saint Martin

🇮🇹 A dish from Italy

biscuits of Saint Martin, a dish from Italy
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Biscotto di San Martino are traditional Sicilian biscuits, which are prepared for the feast of San Martino di Tours on November 11.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsflour, sugar, lard or oil, fennel seeds, cloves, yeast
🔥Cooking methodbaked into firm rounds, sometimes filled with sweet ricotta or preserves
👅Flavour & stylemildly sweet, aromatic with warm spices and fennel, dense texture
🕒When it’s eatenfestive autumn treat tied to a saint's feast day

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Frequently asked questions

Where does biscuits of Saint Martin come from?
biscuits of Saint Martin is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is biscuits of Saint Martin?
Biscotto di San Martino are traditional Sicilian biscuits, which are prepared for the feast of San Martino di Tours on November 11.