Biscochos
Biscochos, also known as biscochos de huevo, or biscotios, are a traditional
Overview
Biscochos is a small ring-shaped twice-baked cookie with a crisp texture, similar to an abadi cookie, with a dough typically containing flour, oil, sugar,
History
Biscochos originated in the
Preparation
According to Jonathan Arogeti, who bakes biscochos at his synagogue in Atlanta, Georgia, "The dough needs to be rolled out pencil thin before it is twisted and made into the signature circle shape, the older generation always checks and makes sure that each strand of dough is not too thick."[1]
Popularity
Biscochos are popular among those in the Sephardi Jewish community, and are most frequently consumed during Hanukkah[1] and Purim,[5] among other Jewish holidays.
In the United States
Biscochos de huevo are prepared by
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Sephardic Hanukkah Cookies Bring Community Together". My Jewish Learning. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ "Sephardic Biscochos". Leah Cooks Kosher. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ "Biscochos- a Sephardic Tea Biscuit". The Boureka Diary. 25 December 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ Marks, Gil. The Encyclopedia of Jewish Food.
- ^ "Sephardic cookies for Purim". My Jewish Learning. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2019.