Taralli al Finocchio (Italian Fennel Crackers)
Crunchy Italian ring crackers scented with fennel seeds and olive oil, sturdy enough for lunchboxes and snacking.
⏱ 75 min total🔪 25 min prep🔥 40 min cookMediumServes 12Italian
Ingredients
- •3 cups all-purpose flour
- •1/2 cup olive oil
- •3/4 cup dry white wine
- •2 tsp fennel seeds
- •1 tsp salt
Directions
- 1Mix flour, olive oil, wine, fennel seeds, and salt into a smooth firm dough.
- 2Rest the dough for 15 minutes.
- 3Roll small pieces into ropes and join the ends to form rings.
- 4Boil the rings in batches until they float, then drain.
- 5Arrange on a baking sheet.
- 6Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes until dry and deeply crisp.
💡 Boiling before baking gives taralli their compact, crunchy texture rather than a bread-like crumb.
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