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Canestrelli

Canestrelli are a type of Italian biscuit. Originating in Montferrat, these biscuits are common in both Piedmont and Liguria. Moreover, under the name canistrelli, they are also typical of Corsica.

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Canestrelli
A bowl of canestrelli biscuits
Place of originItaly
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Main ingredientsSemolina, confectioners' sugar1

Canestrelli are a type of Italian biscuit. Originating in Montferrat,1 these biscuits are common in both Piedmont and Liguria.2 Moreover, under the name canistrelli, they are also typical of Corsica.3

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References

References

  1. Segan 2011, p. 82.
  2. Whitehouse 2013, p. 3.
  3. Schapira 1994, p. 118.
Bibliography

Bibliography

  • Segan, Francine (2011). Dolci: Italy's Sweets. Abrams. ISBN 978-1613121887.
  • Whitehouse, Rosie (2013). Liguria: The Italian Riviera. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1841624730.
  • Schapira, Christiane (1994). La bonne cuisine corse (in French). Paris: Solar. ISBN 2263001778.