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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]) are a traditional pepper cookie of Venice. [2] They are 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]

Etymology

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Errata for The Taste of Conquest". Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  2. ^ a b c d "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. ^ a b c Cuisine (2024-04-20). "Pevarini (Pepper Biscuits)". Cuisine Magazine - From New Zealand to the World. Retrieved 2024-05-07.