{"id":"taralli_7d1d0ae538","slug":"traditional-italian-taralli","title":"Traditional Italian Taralli","description":"Crunchy, golden-brown ring-shaped snacks from the Puglia region of Italy, flavored with fragrant fennel seeds and dry white wine.","serves":10,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":75,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g Type 00 flour","name":"Flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"Type 00","notes":"can substitute with all-purpose flour","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"125ml Extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":125,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"extra virgin","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"200ml Dry white wine","name":"White Wine","quantity":200,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"use a crisp wine like Pinot Grigio","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"10g salt","name":"Salt","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp fennel seeds","name":"Fennel Seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl or on a clean work surface, combine the flour, salt, and fennel seeds. Create a well in the center.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine the flour, salt, and fennel seeds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour the olive oil and dry white wine into the well. Gradually incorporate the flour until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Pour the olive oil and dry white wine","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.","group":"Resting","title":"Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Resting"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into ropes about 1cm (1/2 inch) thick and 8-10cm (3-4 inches) long. Join the ends to form a small ring (tarallo).","group":"Shaping","title":"Pinch off small pieces of dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop the taralli in batches into the boiling water. When they rise to the surface, remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a clean kitchen towel to dry for several minutes.","group":"Boiling","title":"Bring a large pot of water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Boiling"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Arrange the dried taralli on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and very crunchy.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Traditional Taralli are boiled before being baked to create their signature crunchy, crumbly texture. 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