Biscotti di ceglie, or u' piscquett'l, are rustic biscuits from Ceglie Messapica, Puglia, featuring pastry wrapped around jam. Known for agricultural biodiversity, Ceglie produces 40 almond varieties. The biscuit's pastry includes toasted almonds, sugar, honey, lemon zest, and rosolio di agrumi liqueur, typically filled with cherry or grape jam. Recognized by the Slow Food Foundation, which protects traditional foods, the local consorzio specifies ingredient sourcing and provides detailed instructions for authentic production. The recipe serves as an inspiration, respecting the traditional methods of creating biscotti di Ceglie Messapica.
Ceglie Messapica, known for biscotti di ceglie, features rustic biscuits made of pastry wrapped around jam, traditionally recognized by the Slow Food Foundation.
The local consorzio outlines specific ingredients and procedures for biscotti di Ceglie Messapica, ensuring authenticity and promoting traditional manufacturing techniques.
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