Taralli Recipe (Italian Crackers)

Step 1

Start preparing your taralli by using a medium-sized bowl and whisking olive oil and white wine in it.

Step 2

Add flour and salt.  Combine until a dough starts to form. (You can use a spatula, a wooden spoon, or even your hands to mix).

Step 3

Add fennel seeds and mix.  At this point, it's better to use your hands to combine the taralli dough properly.

Step 4

Knead dough until smooth.

Step 5

Form taralli Pugliese dough into a ball, place it into a greased bowl, and cover with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 6

Set aside for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Take a small piece of taralli dough and roll it into a log (about 4 cm long). Connect both ends of the log to form a small circle.  Note: This recipe makes about 40 pieces of crackers.

Step 8

While finishing the dough, bring water to a boil using a medium-sized pot.

Step 9

Slowly drop the taralli into the pot of boiling water.  (Do not drop everything at the same time, do it in batches.)

Step 10

Once the crackers float, use a slotted spoon to take them out of the pan and place them on a clean kitchen towel to dry.

Step 11

Once the taralli are completely dry, preheat the oven to 200°C (375°F).

Step 12

When the oven is ready, place the crackers on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet.

Step 13

Place the baking tray in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 mins.  For the last 7 minutes, move the tray on the top part of the oven to give the taralli a golden color.

Step 14

Serve your taralli Pugliese --- enjoy!