Indulge in the authentic flavors of Taralli Pugliesi with our traditional Italian recipe. Learn how to make these savory and crunchy snacks from the Puglia region with simple ingredients. Perfect for a delicious and easy-to-make Italian treat!
Taralli Pugliesi – Tarallini Pugliesi
- 50 – 55 small taralli
- 3 3/4 cups flour (550 grams)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (120 ml)
- 3/4 cup white wine (200 ml)
- 2 teaspoon of salt (10 grams)
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds (8 grams)
You can also make black pepper flavor or red chili peppers. Add according to your taste.
Step#1- In a stand-up mixer with the hook, attachment add your flour and salt. Slowly add the oil until it’s crumbly.
Step#2 -Add your fennel seeds and slowly add oil. Mix until all combined.
Step#3- Move on a working surface and mix to form a ball.
Step#4- If it doesn’t come together add a little more oil until you have a soft pliable dough.
Step#5- Let it rest, place a 5 to 6-quart pot filled with water on the stove and bring to a rolling boil.
Step#6- Cut the dough into pieces and roll small logs 6 inches long. Cut in half and create a circle, pinch both ends to close to seal.
Step#7- Keep doing this until the dough is finished. You should get between 50 to 55 taralli.
Step#8- Add one at a time in boiling water and don’t overcrowd. Once they come to the top they’re ready to be removed. Use a skimmer to remove one by one.
Step#9- Place on a cookie sheet covered by a kitchen towel to drain.
Step#10- Place on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees (convection) (180 Celsius) for 45 minutes or until all golden and light.
Enjoy!Anytime is a perfect time for taralli. I say Tarallucci because it means small taralli.
