Torcetti (torcèt in Piedmontese) are a type of yeasted cookie from the Northern Italian region of Piedmont. Torcetti have been classified as a traditional, protected Piedmontese product (PAT, i.e. prodotto agroalimentare tradizionale).[1] They are most commonly made in Torino, the Lanzo Valleys, the Canavese region, and the Province of Biella. The name, which means "twisted" in Italian, derives from the twisted shape of the biscuits, which are similar to sweet version of grissini. Also related are the Saint-Vincent torcetti, produced in the Aosta Valley region.[2][3]
 Packaged Torcetti | |
| Alternative names | torcèt (Piedmontese) |
|---|---|
| Type | Cookie |
| Course | dessert |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Piedmont |
| Main ingredients | butter, sugar, flour, yeast |
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References
edit- ^ Ministero delle politiche agricole alimentari e forestali (June 6, 2012). "Decreto 7 giugno 2012. Dodicesima revisione dell'elenco nazionale dei prodotti agroalimentari tradizionali". Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana n.142. pp. 37, 54.
- ^ "Torcetti - Scheda prodotto". Gente del FUD. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ "La Valle D'Aosta in 5 biscotti tradizionali". Gambero Rosso. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
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