Fennel Taralli Biscuits Recipes

FENNEL TARALLI BISCUITS

Steps:

• Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Add the oil and white wine and bring together with a spoon, then use your hands to form a smooth dough.
• Knead on a clean work surface for 5 minutes until the dough is pliable and starts to spring back when you press in your finger (it will be quite a stiff dough).
• Knead in the fennel seeds until evenly distributed. Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Leave for 30 minutes to rest.
• Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Squeeze off a walnut-size piece of dough and roll it into a sausage shape about 0.5cm thick. Roll to thin the ends a little, then cross them over in a loop shape and lightly press the ends together. Put on a baking sheet lined with non-stick baking paper. Repeat with the remaining dough.
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add about 5-10 taralli at a time to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they float to the top. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and put back on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the other taralli.
• Once you've boiled them all, bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and hard. Leave to cool; they'll harden further once cooled. Serve sprinkled with extra salt or gift wrap.

AUTHENTIC TARALLI

Steps:

• Combine flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, oil, and wine in a stand mixer. Mix ingredients using the paddle attachment until a ball forms. Switch to the dough hook and knead dough for 10 minutes.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat and add the remaining salt. Spread a large, clean cloth out on a counter or table.
• Pinch off a walnut-sized piece of dough once kneading has finished. Roll dough piece into a snake about 2 1/2 inches long. Form a tear drop shape, lightly pressing the two ends together to seal them into a ring. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Turn down the boiling water to a low boil. Drop taralli into the water a few at a time. Do not stir; they will sink at first, then begin to float. Remove floating taralli with a slotted spoon. Place them on the clean cloth and continue until all the taralli have boiled and are drained on the cloth. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven until taralli are golden and firm on the outside, but still soft on the inside, about 40 minutes. Cool completely and rest for at least 1 hour before serving. Wrap with a clean cloth or place in a paper bag; store at room temperature for up to 1 week.