Pevarini

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]

Etymology

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

See also

• List of Italian desserts and pastries

References

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