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Easter Taralli
These Easter Taralli are slightly sweet. They have a light bready texture with a simple glaze. Boiled then baked they are an Italian Easter tradition.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 10 cookies
Calories: 192 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar*
- 1 tablespoon grappa (or good quality pure grape juice)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (I use corn or sunflower oil) (50 grams)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all purpose flour
*If you want to leave out the glaze then add 2-3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
FOR THE GLAZE
- 1½ cups powdered/icing sugar (sifted)
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice/ water or milk (enough for desired thickness)
Instructions
- In the mixing bowl add the eggs, sugar, grappa and baking soda, beat on medium speed until light, about 5 minutes. Add the oil and combine, then add the salt and flour a little at a time, beating between additions. Knead the dough until smooth and soft.
- Move the dough to a flat surface and knead 3 times to form a ball. Cover with a tea towel and let rest 30 minutes.
- Cut into small pieces and roll into ropes about 6 inches long and a little thick, form into circles, wet the ends to help them seal well, leaving a large hole. Place on a clean tea towel. In a large pot add water and bring to a boil.
- Drop 2-3 circles (making sure the whole is still quite large) into a pot of boiling water, stirring to make sure they don’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Once they rise to the top, remove with a slotted spoon and place on the clean towel and let cool.
- Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C). Line 1-2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut around the middle of the edge of the circle, in but not through (see photo). Place on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake in pre-heated oven for approximately 15 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 300F (150C) and continue to bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. The cookies bake up very light.
- Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely then cover or dip in the glaze. Sprinkle with sprinkles and serve. Enjoy!
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FOR THE GLAZE
- In a small/medium bowl whisk together the sifted powdered sugar and liquid until smooth and it has reached the desired thickness.
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Notes
- Store the cooled glazed taralli in an airtight container at room temperature, they will keep for 2-3 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
108mg
(5%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
81IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
Protein | 4g | 8% |
Fat | 2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 19g | 38% |
Vitamin A | 81IU | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.