Taralli Recipe (Italian Pretzels)

How to make: TARALLI: ITALIAN PRETZELS

• Place the flour into a large bowl.
• Make a well in the center of the flour and add the olive oil, wine, and salt.
• Combine the ingredients and knead until the mixture becomes an even dough.
• Add your desired flavor – fennel, caraway or thyme seeds are popular choices.
• If necessary, add a little water and continue kneading until the dough is smooth.
• Cover the dough with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for half an hour.
• Place the dough on a lightly floured worktable.
• Meanwhile, bring a 2-3l (0.5-0.75 gallon) pot of water to boil.
• Place 10-15 of the taralli into the water and leave until they start to float on the surface.
• Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer to a clean, dry towel.
• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) and prepare a large tray with baking paper.
• Place the taralli on the baking paper and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until light golden.
• When ready, transfer to a cooling rack.
• Taralli are easy to make and can feed the whole family.
• They are excellent with a glass of white wine or a cold beer. Enjoy!