BLACK PEPPER RINGS

Black Pepper Rings image

For Italian families, pepper rings are a type of biscuit eaten in place of bread. In our family, they are traditionally served at Easter, but are delicious any time of year. They taste extra special if heated before serving. Try them with black coffee or espresso.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 eggs
½ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup vegetable oil
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
3 tablespoons baking powder

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
In a large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in melted butter and oil. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, pepper and baking powder.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture. Mix until dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an 8 inch long cylinder. Bend each cylinder into a ring shape and pinch ends together. With a sharp knife, score each ring around its outside edge.
Drop rings two at a time into boiling water and boil for 1 minute. Remove rings from water and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 232.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 951.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g