Biscotti regina

Biscotti regina
TypeBiscuit
Place of originItaly
Region or statePalermo, Sicily
Main ingredientsSesame seeds

Biscotti regina (lit.'queen biscuits'), also known as reginelle, are small Sicilian biscuits coated with sesame seeds. They are typical of the province of Palermo but are also widespread in other Sicilian provinces. These pastries taste halfway between sweet and salty (savoury).