Pevarini

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Pevarini
Place of origin Italy
Region or state Venice, Veneto
Main ingredients Molasses, lard, white pepper, flour

Pevarini (misspelled peverini in one notable source [1] ) is a traditional pepper cookie of Venice, Italy. [2] It is traditionally made with molasses, lard, white pepper, and flour. [2] [3] Modern recipes for pevarini often use butter as a substitute for lard. [2] [4] Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are common additions to the cookie. [2] [4]

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Etymology

Pevarini take their name from pevare, which means 'pepper' in the Venetian dialect. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Errata for The Taste of Conquest" . Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Pevarini | Traditional Cookie From Venice | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  3. ↑ "Venice Recipes and Curiosities from the Venetian Cuisine" . Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  4. 1 2 3 Cuisine (2024-04-20). "Pevarini (Pepper Biscuits)". Cuisine Magazine - From New Zealand to the World. Retrieved 2024-05-07.


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