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Italian Taralli

Italian Taralli, what is it? Almost like a cracker, bread stick and pretzel all rolled into one, but better. The perfect snack or appetizer.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 32 taralli
Calories: 46 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (plain) (275 grams)
  • ⅓ cup + 3 tablespoons dry white wine (divided) (100 grams)
  • ¼ cup +½ tablespoon olive oil (56 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½-1 tablespoon fennel seeds if desired

Instructions

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  1. In the stand up mixer add the flour, salt, olive oil and half the wine start to knead with the dough hook on speed #2, add the remaining wine and the fennel seeds, knead for 7-10 minutes until smooth and compact.
  2. Move the dough to a flat surface and knead to form a compact dough ball. Roll small pieces of dough into a 5 inch / 12 cm long rope. Place one end slightly over the other to form a knot. Place the knots on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. I made 32 taralli.
  3. Boil water in a large pot, once it is boiling add ¼ teaspoon of salt. Add the taralli 5-6 at a time (depending on the size of your pot) and boil, remove once they float and not before. Remove with a sieve and place on a clean cotton tea towel. Continue until all the taralli have been boiled.
  4. Leave the taralli to dry for at least 4-5 hours, you can even leave them overnight, turn them over after half the time has passed.
  5. Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C).
  6. Place the dried taralli on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Turn off the oven, open the door half way and leave for 10 minutes.
  7. Move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Taralli can also be made by hand, instead of kneading the dough, mix with a fork, then move to a flat surface to knead the dough until smooth.
  • Mine were quite small (bite size), they can be made a bit larger but not too big or they will lose their crunchiness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 46kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 73mg (3%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32taralli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 46

% Daily Value*

Calories 46kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.