bissinu

/bees-SEE-noo/
[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for the giant puffball. An edible mushroom which slices almost like bread. Use only the smaller ones and they should be heavy and firm. If they are light in weight than they have dried up. Always cut them open from top to bottom with a sharp knife to check the interior

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