Taralli

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Delicious Taralli recipe for a perfect snack
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 ( .25 ounce ) package active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 egg
5 pounds all-purpose flour , divided
1/2 cup fennel seed
1/4 cup water ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
30
Calories
143
Sugar
1g
Fat
3g
Taralli is a popular snack food from Southern Italy, particularly from the Puglia region. Often referred to as Tarallini in some regions, this snack can be found in many variations and can be sweet or savory. Taralli can be shaped into circles, twists, or braids, and can be flavored with various ingredients such as black pepper, chili, and rosemary. Taralli is commonly eaten alone or as an accompaniment to wine or cheese, and is a popular snack to share with friends and family.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1 1/2 cups of water.
2.Stir in margarine, sugar, salt, egg, 4 cups of flour and fennel seeds.
3.Mix until smooth and gradually add remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
4.Knead on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
5.Divide dough into small portions and roll each into a thin rope.
6.Bring ends of the rope together to form a circle and twist ends together twice.
7.Place on greased baking sheets and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
8.Preheat oven to 375°F.
9.Brush Taralli with water and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Taralli is a perfect and easy to make snack food that is great to take on the go.

Not only is it delicious, it is also budget-friendly and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

CONS

Although Taralli is a popular snack in Italy, it is not commonly known outside of the country.

Additionally, this snack food is high in calories and sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Taralli is not necessarily a healthy snack food due to its high calorie and sodium content, it has been known to aid in digestion and provide a sense of fullness.
The fennel seeds in this recipe have been linked to reducing inflammation in the body.

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