Taralli
Crunchy Puglian snack rings flavoured with fennel and black pepper. Boiled then baked, like a tiny bagel cracker.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.03 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, salt, fennel seeds and pepper in a bowl. Add the oil and wine and mix to a firm dough. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Line two trays. Bring a wide pan of water to a gentle boil.
- 3
Pinch off pieces the size of a large grape and roll into 10 cm ropes. Join the ends into small rings, pressing firmly.
- 4
Boil in batches of 10. As soon as they float to the top, after about 1 minute, lift out with a slotted spoon and dry on a clean tea towel.
1 min - 5
Arrange on the trays and bake for 35 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp all through.
35 min - 6
Cool on a rack. They crisp more as they cool. Store in an airtight tin for 2 weeks.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.