List of twice-baked foods

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Twice-baked foods are a category of culinary dishes that undergo two separate baking processes during their preparation. This method of cooking is used in various cuisines around the world, and it often results in a unique texture and flavor profile. The list of twice-baked foods includes a variety of items, from breads and pastries to potatoes and other vegetables.

Breads and Pastries[edit | edit source]

  • Biscotti - Originating from Italy, biscotti are oblong-shaped almond biscuits that are baked twice to achieve a dry and crunchy texture. The name "biscotti" is derived from the Latin "biscoctus," meaning "twice-cooked."
  • Zwieback - A form of crisp, sweetened bread made from eggs and baked twice. It is a common food item in Germany and other European countries.
  • Rusk - A hard, dry biscuit or a twice-baked bread, rusks are commonly consumed in countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa.
  • Melba toast - Named after the Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, Melba toast is a dry, crisp, and thinly sliced toast that is often served with soup or salad.

Vegetables[edit | edit source]

  • Twice-baked potatoes - A popular dish in American cuisine, twice-baked potatoes are first baked, then hollowed out, filled with a mixture of the scooped-out flesh, sour cream, cheese, and other ingredients, and then baked again.
  • Twice-baked squash - Squash is baked, scooped out, mixed with other ingredients like cheese and spices, and then baked again in the squash shell.

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