**Taralli: A Delectable Treat from Southern Italy**
Originating from the sun-kissed region of Puglia in Southern Italy, taralli are delectable ring-shaped crackers that have captivated taste buds for centuries. These savory snacks, traditionally prepared during the Christmas season, have transcended time and region to become a beloved culinary delight enjoyed throughout Italy and beyond.
In this culinary expedition, we present a collection of authentic taralli recipes that showcase the versatility of this humble yet extraordinary treat. From the classic Neapolitan taralli, characterized by a crunchy texture and a hint of fennel, to the Pugliese taralli, known for their soft and chewy interior, each recipe embodies the essence of Southern Italian cuisine.
For those seeking a vegan delight, the vegan taralli recipe offers a plant-based alternative that is equally delectable. And for those with a sweet tooth, the taralli dolci recipe presents a delightful twist with a sweet and crumbly texture.
Whether you prefer the savory or sweet variety, the taralli recipes in this article will guide you through the steps of creating these addictive treats in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to Southern Italy with these authentic taralli recipes.
AUTHENTIC TARALLI
Taralli are crunchy little knots of snacking goodness. A specialty from the Puglia region, they are an unleavened crispy cross between a bagel, pretzel, and breadstick. These no-yeast, ring-shaped bread substitutes are perfect for your cheese boards, soups, or salads.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Cracker Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
TARALLI
Ciao! This is an old recipe, hence the enormous measurements. Makes enough for a huge Italian family! You can half the recipe; leave yeast and eggs the same. They are excellent with wine or coffee, and make good teething biscuits if you leave out the fennel seeds.
Provided by IDAJ
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine butter or margarine, sugar, salt, and egg. Add yeast mixture and 1/2 of the flour and mix until smooth. Stir in the remaining flour and the seeds. Mix in additional water as needed to make a stiff dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead well. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, and turn once to coat surface. Cover with a damp cloth and place in a warm spot to rise for about 1 1/2 hours.
- Roll dough into short ropes about 1/2 inch thick. Join ends to form donut shape. Set aside to rise for a few minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large saucepan half full of water; bring to a boil. Drop taralli into water and boil for 1 minute. Remove from water, letting both sides dry on a sheet of waxed paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) on a lightly greased cookie sheet, turning a few times during baking until medium brown and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 79.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
BISCOTTI DI PEPE - TARALLI - ITALIAN PEPPER BISCUITS
Make and share this Biscotti Di Pepe - Taralli - Italian Pepper Biscuits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in water.
- Sift flour salt and pepper onto mixing board.
- Make a well in the center and add yeast and oil.
- Blend together and gradually incorporate into flour.
- The dough will be stiff.
- Knead 10 minutes.
- Place in oiled bowl, turn to coat, cover with towel and let rise until doubled in bulk.
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- Break off small pieces of dough and roll into ropes about 6 inches long.
- Form a ring and pinch edges together.
- Place on baking sheet and let rise 20 minutes.
- Brush with oil and bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
TARALLI
Provided by Food Network
Time 52m
Yield Several dozen servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the flour on a worktable. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the olive oil, wine and water. Combine the ingredients and knead until the mixture becomes an even dough. If necessary, add a little more water and continue kneading.
- Cut off a small amount of dough and roll into a 1/2-inch thick log. Cut the log into 5-inch long pieces. Then form a 'doughnut-like' shape by pinching the opposite ends together. Repeat the above process with the remaining dough.
- Place the taralli in a pot of boiling water for about 1 minute or until they float to the surface.
- Stir to prevent them from sticking together. Remove the taralli from the water with a slotted spoon and dry off any excess water with a dishcloth.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until golden brown on one side. Turn the taralli over to cook the other side. Serve with wine.
NONI'S TARALLI
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.
Provided by Dan Ambrosini
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 5h5m
Yield 200
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl.
- 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.
- Remove dough from the bowl; knead into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place dried taralli onto baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven, flipping as needed, until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 52.6 mg
BLACK PEPPER TARALLI
Packaged taralli, available at Italian and gourmet markets, are usually as dry and bland as wood chips. That's why making your own is so satisfying. These melting little rounds are rich with olive oil and fiery with black pepper - more black pepper than seems possible, or reasonable. If your palate really can't handle heat, use half the amount in the recipe. But if you like chiles, it's fun to be reminded that black peppercorns can also give that delightful burn. The taralli will seem chewy when they come out of the oven, but as they cool and dry out, they will become crumbly, like shortbread. Serve with drinks, preferably something light with a little sweetness, like a rosé, a Champagne cocktail or an Italian Spritz.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories snack, finger foods, appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, whisk together dry ingredients. Add oil and half the wine. Use the paddle attachment to mix on medium-low speed for 12 minutes, adding remaining wine occasionally. Dough will be springy and moist but not sticky. If it is sticky, refrigerate 30 minutes and mix again. Add more flour a little bit at a time if needed.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees, or 350 degrees with convection.
- Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners. Pull off a piece of dough (about 1/4 ounce or 8 grams) and roll on a work surface into a 5-inch rope tapered at both ends. Shape into a coil (or a ring, with the ends crossed over) and gently pinch to seal. Transfer to prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough, working in batches if necessary. (Can be made up to this point and frozen. Freeze on sheet pans, then transfer to freezer bags for storage. Do not thaw before baking.)
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking, until golden brown. (Add 3 to 5 minutes if baking from frozen.) Cool before serving. Will keep up to a week in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 67, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 38 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
TARALLI DOLCI DI PASQUA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and set racks in upper and lower thirds.
- For the dough, combine the flour and baking powder, stirring well to mix. Whisk the eggs in a bowl, then whisk in all the remaining ingredients in order. Fold in the flour mixture.
- Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead lightly to mix. Separate into 16 equal pieces. Roll each to an 8-inch rope, then into a circle. Place 5 or 6 on each pan.
- Bake the taralli about 30 to 40 minutes, or until well puffed and deep golden. Cool on racks.
- For the icing, combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat gently until lukewarm. Brush over the tops of the cooled cookies. Sprinkle with multi-colored nonpareils, if desired.
TARALLI PUGLIESI
Little crispy rings... Snack -- like a pretzel, or a really - really small bagel. I like rosemary best, but you can use poppy seeds, sesame seeds, anise seeds, or cracked pepper. Husband grew up with cracked pepper and prefers that.
Provided by Yum Mum
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h55m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients together. You can kneed by hand for 20 minutes, by stand mixer for 5minutes, or just mix them in the food processor until they come together and kneed for a minute or so. The dough should come together and be pliable, but still firm.
- Cover the dough with plastic or put in a plastic bag and let it sit for an hour or so in the fridge. I've let it sit for many hours without any problems, but let it rest for an hour minimum.
- Tear off a piece and roll it into a cord about 1 cm (
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the baking soda to the boiling water. Drop the taralli in the water in small batches of 12 or so. When they float, remove them and let them drain on a dishtowel.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the taralli on an ungreased baking sheet. I use parchment paper and am happy with the results, but you don't have to. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes or until light golden colored.
TARALLI DOLCI DI PASQUA
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and set racks in upper and lower thirds. 2. To make the dough, combine the flour and baking powder, stirring well to mix. 3. Whisk the eggs in a bowl, then add remaining ingredients to the eggs in order. Fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture. 4. Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead lightly to mix. Separate into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch rope, then form each rope into a circle. Place 5 or 6 cookies on each pan. 5. Bake the taralli until puffed and deep golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on racks. 6. To make the icing, combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat gently until lukewarm. Brush over the tops of the cooled cookies. Sprinkle with multi-colored nonpareils, if using. -----------------------------------
Tips:
- For a crispy taralli, make sure to use cold water and work the dough quickly.
- If the dough is too sticky, add more flour a little at a time until it is smooth and elastic.
- Do not overwork the dough, or the taralli will be tough.
- If you don't have a taralli press, you can shape the dough into rings by hand.
- To make sure the taralli are cooked evenly, bake them in a single layer.
- Let the taralli cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Taralli are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce. They are also a great addition to lunch boxes and picnics. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a taralli recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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