Best 5 Taralli Baresi Recipes

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**Taralli Baresi: A Journey Through Italian Culinary Tradition**

In the heart of Puglia, Italy, lies a culinary treasure that embodies the region's rich history and flavors. Taralli Baresi, a traditional ring-shaped bread, has been enjoyed for centuries and continues to captivate taste buds with its distinctive characteristics. Made with simple yet carefully selected ingredients like flour, olive oil, white wine, and fennel seeds, these crispy and golden-brown snacks hold a special place in Italian cuisine. Typically shaped into rings or knots, Taralli Baresi are often flavored with additional ingredients such as pepper, chili, or sesame seeds, adding layers of complexity to their savory taste. Join us as we explore the authentic recipes presented in this article, where you'll discover the art of crafting these delectable treats and delve into the captivating story behind their enduring popularity. From classic Taralli Baresi to variations that showcase regional influences, these recipes offer a delightful journey through the culinary heritage of Southern Italy.

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AUTHENTIC TARALLI



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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

4 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
¾ cup olive oil
¾ cup dry white wine

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 BARESI



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Taralli Baresi... very very crispy! These are a great snack and stay crispy for a very long time. They can be served with cheeses, salami and wine. My nonna always keeps a large supply of Taralli in the house all year round.

Provided by cooking with nonna

Yield 2 Dozen(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

extra virgin olive oil
dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio
water
salt
packet active dry yeast
00 or all purpose flour

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment combine the oil, wine, salt and yeast. Mix on low speed for 1 minute. Add in the flour and continue mixing on low speed until a smooth ball of dough forms, about 10 minutes. If the mixture seems dry add 1 tablespoon of wine at a time until it comes together. Attach the pasta roller attachment to the mixer and set it to the largest setting possible. With the mixer running on the highest speed, take a tennis ball sized amount of dough and flatten it with your hands as much as possible. Feed it through the pasta roller holding the dough taunt. The dough will have holes for the first passing. Pass the dough through the machine 20 more times. The dough is ready once it feels smooth, supple and almost velvety in your hands. Take the piece of dough to a clean work surface and roll it into a rope about 1/2 inch thick. Cut pieces from the rope about 8 inches long, the length of a dinner knife is the perfect measurement! Join the ends of the taralli to form a round shape. Place one end on top of the other and push down hard with your index finger to seal them together. Set the taralli aside on a clean kitchen towel or tablecloth not touching and repeat passing the dough through the machine and rolling it out until you have made all your taralli. * You will be able to make 2-3 taralli at a time. You must work in small batches passing the dough through the machine because it must be rolled out immediately or it will dry out. Once you have made all your taralli let them rest for 15 minutes before boiling them. Put a 5 quart pot over a high flame and bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Drop the taralli in 4-5 at a time, beginning with the first ones made. Stir the pot with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. As soon as the taralli rise to the surface scoop them out and lay them back on the towel. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Hold the boiled taralli in your hand and with a sharp knife make an incision 3/4 of the way through. Place the taralli directly on the rack of the oven. Bake for 7 minutes at 475 and then lower the temperature to 400 degrees. Bake for an additional 10 minutes turning the taralli with tongs halfway through. Once fully baked cool the oven down to 180 degrees. Place the taralli on a 9x13 inch baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. This will remove all the humidity from the taralli and help them stay fresh much longer.

TARALLI BARESI



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Taralli Baresi is a biscotti that was introduced many centuries ago in the Puglia Region of Italy. Taralli Baresi are sometimes referred to as Italian Pretzels by non-Italians because of their crunchy texture and shape. It is a cross between a pretzel, a cookie and a biscuit. Dense Italian bagels, these seasoned little breads should be boiled briefly before baking. A great hard biscuit with a twinge of hotness! 55 minutes 40 mins prep

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (or more)
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in water.
  • Sift flour salt and pepper onto mixing board.
  • Make a well in the center and add yeast, wine 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.
  • 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.
  • Brush with oil and bake 12 to 15 minutes.
  • 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 961.5, Fat 55.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Sodium 589.8, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 14.7

TARALLI



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Provided by Food Network

Time 52m

Yield Several dozen servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds/700 g all-purpose flour
1 cup/250 ml extra-virgin olive oil
Splash red wine
1 cup/250 ml lukewarm water, or as much as you need

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.

TARALLI



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I'm posting this recipe for another Zaar chef. This Italian cookie is traditionally made around Easter time. Most Taralli cookies are made without yeast, however this recipe calls for yeast. I haven't made this recipe yet, put I plan on giving it a try soon. The recipe was printed in a cookbook titled "Official Little Italy Festival Town Cookbook" from Clinton, Indiana.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

0.75 (1/3 ounce) package dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
8 eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup corn oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 ounce whiskey
1/2 teaspoon anise extract (or pure vanilla extract)
5 cups flour
1 egg white
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water and add sugar, blending well.
  • Add eggs, corn oil, salt, whiskey and anise extract.
  • Beat until well mixed.
  • Add flour, a little at a time, mixing well until dough is soft but not sticky.
  • Work dough with heel of hand until smooth.
  • Do not add too much flour or dough will become stiff.
  • Tear off pieces of dough, about the size of an egg.
  • Roll each piece with hands into a rope and fashion in a doughnut shape.
  • Plunge taralli, a few times into a large pot of rapid boiling water.
  • Let rise to the top and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and let cool.
  • Split cooled taralli with a sharp knife along the perimeter and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 450°F for about 10 minutes until double in size.
  • Lower oven to 350°F and bake until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • For icing, beat egg white until stiff.
  • Add sugar, a little at a time, beating constantly.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Blend and beat until consistency is right for spreading.
  • Ice cookies with icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1158.4, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 306.3, Carbohydrate 166.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 45.6, Protein 30.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the flour and olive oil.
  • Make sure the dough is well-rested before rolling and cutting it.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet when baking the taralli.
  • Store the taralli in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Taralli Baresi are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or served with dips, cheese, or cured meats. They are also a popular addition to antipasto platters. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these taralli are a great option for home bakers of all skill levels. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give Taralli Baresi a try!

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