Noni's Taralli

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Classic Italian biscuit recipe passed down from my great grandmother (nona) to my grandmother (noni) to my dad and now to me. These are savory taralli, you can also add cracked black pepper to taste if desired.

Submitted by Dan Ambrosini
Updated on January 4, 2022
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
200
Yield:
200 taralli
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 200 servings

  • 1 ½ cups warm water, or as needed

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast

  • 7 cups all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur®)

  • 7 fluid ounces Chablis wine

  • 7 ounces olive oil

  • 1 ½ tablespoons fennel seeds, or more to taste

  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl.

  2. Combine flour, wine, oil, fennel seeds, and salt in a large stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Knead on low speed. Add yeast mixture slowly. Continue to mix until a smooth ball is formed and dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Remove dough from the bowl; knead into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes.

  4. Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat.

  5. Cut the dough into 2-inch cross sections; roll into 1/2-inch-diameter "tubes." Cut tubes lengthwise into 1/4-inch cross sections. Roll each from the center out; fold ends over one another.

  6. Boil taralli in the hot water in groups of 10 until they rise to the top, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon. Continue with remaining taralli. Let dry for 4 hours.

  7. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place dried taralli onto baking sheets.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven, flipping as needed, until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Make sure to use baking-specific olive oil, do not use cooking wine, and do not use self-rising flour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

26 Calories
1g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 200
Calories 26
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 1g 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 7mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.