09/07/2026
FUN FACT OF THE DAY!
Ever wonder where the word “biscotti” comes from?
The word biscotti comes from the Italian “biscotto,” which literally means “twice baked.”
It comes from two Latin-rooted words:
bis = twice
coctus = cooked/baked
And that name makes perfect sense! Traditional biscotti are baked once as a loaf, sliced, and then baked again to give them that signature crisp, crunchy texture that makes them perfect for dunking in coffee.
So the next time you bite into a biscotti, remember...
You're not just eating a cookie that’s been baked twice.
You're eating a cookie that was literally named for being baked twice!
Coal-town born. Old-world crisp.