Pizza Regina

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Satisfyingly crunchy, buttery, and infused with orange and nutty flavor, biscotti Regina or Sicilian sesame seed cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy with your coffee, tea or a glass of sweet wine!

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What are Biscotti Regina?

Have you ever tried Biscotti Regina also known as reginelle or Sicilian sesame seed cookies? The word regina in the title means queen in Italian. These crunchy, nutty and not too sweet cookies originated in Palermo and are found in bakeries all over Sicily.

These unique cookies are completely covered in sesame seeds giving them a nutty flavor and wonderful crunch. The base consists of a pasta frolla or shortcrust dough made up of flour, sugar, butter and an egg along with grated orange zest for flavor.

You’ll notice they are bite sized and therefore perfect for enjoying alongside your coffee or tea. But they are also quite tasty served with a glass of sweet wine such as vin santo.

Made with just a handful of ingredients, you’ll be surprised at how easy they are to put together!