How to make: TARALLI: ITALIAN PRETZELS

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1. Place the flour into a large bowl.
2. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the olive oil, wine, and salt.
3. Combine the ingredients and knead until the mixture becomes an even dough.
4. Add your desired flavor - fennel, caraway or thyme seeds are popular choices.
5. If necessary, add a little water and continue kneading until the dough is smooth.
6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for half an hour.
7. Place the dough on a lightly floured worktable.
8. Meanwhile, bring a 2-3l (0.5-0.75 gallon) pot of water to boil.
9. Place 10-15 of the taralli into the water and leave until they start to float on the surface.
10. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer to a clean, dry towel.
11. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) and prepare a large tray with baking paper.
12. Place the taralli on the baking paper and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until light golden.
13. When ready, transfer to a cooling rack.
14. Taralli are easy to make and can feed the whole family.
15. They are excellent with a glass of white wine or a cold beer. Enjoy!