Taralli Baresi

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (or more)
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in water.

2. 2

   Sift flour salt and pepper onto mixing board.

3. 3

   Make a well in the center and add yeast, wine and oil.

4. 4

   Blend together and gradually incorporate into flour.

5. 5

   The dough will be stiff.

6. 6

   Knead 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Place in oiled bowl, turn to coat, cover with towel and let rise until doubled in bulk.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 375º.

9. 9

   Break off small pieces of dough and roll into ropes about 6 inches long.

10. 10

    Form a ring and pinch edges together.

11. 11

    Place on baking sheet and let rise 20 minutes.

12. 12

    Fill a large saucepan half full of water; bring to a boil. Drop taralli into water and boil for 1 minute. Remove from water, letting both sides dry on a sheet of waxed paper.

13. 13

    Brush with oil and bake 12 to 15 minutes.

14. 14

    at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) on a lightly greased cookie sheet, turning a few times during baking until medium brown and crisp.