TARALLI ITALIAN PRETZELS
I have grown up on these dense hard Italian pretzel/cracker rings. I am surprised I haven't turned into one of these pretzels. This is the version that is primarily used in Southern Italy especially in the Puglia region which my city Bari, is in. This is the Black Pepper version and some of my Aunts or even my Godmother have...
Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald
Categories Other Snacks
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Dissolve yeast in water. Sift flour, salt and pepper onto mixing board.
- 2. Make a well in the center and add yeast, wine and oil. Blend together and gradually incorporate into flour. Knead for 10 minutes, the dough will be stiff.
- 3. Place in oil coated bowl, turn to coat, cover with towel and let rise until doubled in bulk.
- 4. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
- 5. Break off small pieces of dough and roll into ropes about 6 inches long. Form a ring and pinch edges together.
- 6. Fill a large saucepan half full of water; bring to a boil. Drop taralli into water and boil for 1 minute. Remove from water, letting both sides dry on a sheet of parchment paper.
- 7. Brush with olive oil and bake 350 degrees on parchment paper lined cookie sheets, turning a few times during baking until light to medium golden brown and crisp. 12-15 minutes. Let pretzels cool and store in an air tight container.
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