Taralli

Step 1

Add the flour, white wine, fennel seeds, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt to a stand mixer and mix with a paddle attachment until combined (~1 minute). Switch to a dough hook and mix on low speed for another 5 minutes. Note: If you don't have a mixer, combine everything in a bowl then bring to a work surface and hand knead for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Move the dough to a work surface then form a loaf shape. Cover the loaf with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.

Step 3

Pull off a small piece of the dough and roll it into a 5-inch long rope that is roughly 1/2-inch thick. Connect the ends together with a slight overlap and press together. Place the taralli onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining dough.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to boil along with the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Preheat oven to 375f and set the rack to the middle level.

Step 5

Once the water comes to a boil, add 5-6 taralli at a time and boil just until they rise to the top of the pot (about 1-2 minutes). Remove them with a slotted spoon and place onto a paper towel-lined baking sheet so that the water drains. After a few minutes flip the taralli over so that they dry out and drain from the other side. Repeat the process until all of the taralli have been boiled.

Step 6

Place the boiled and drained taralli onto parchment paper lined baking sheet(s). Use 2 sheets if they do not all fit on one. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until they are slightly golden. Enjoy!