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Noni’s Fennel Taralli

Noni’s Fennel Taralli are crisp, ring-shaped Italian bites with a gentle anise aroma from fennel seeds, a fruity note from olive oil, and a dry, clean finish from white wine. Each crunch reveals a toasty, lightly salty flavor that pairs beautifully with aperitifs or a cheese board. Serve them for gatherings, afternoon snacks, or as a sharable treat alongside wine.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves200
  • DifficultyMedium
Noni’s Fennel Taralli
  1. 1

    Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a bowl.

  2. 2

    In a large stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, wine, oil, fennel seeds, and salt and knead on low speed. Slowly add the yeast mixture. Continue mixing until a smooth ball forms and the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it into a ball.

  4. 4

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 4 to 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

  6. 6

    Cut the dough into 2-inch cross sections and roll them into 1/2-inch-diameter tubes. Cut the tubes lengthwise into 1/4-inch cross sections. Roll each piece from the center outward, then fold the ends over one another.

  7. 7

    Boil the taralli in the hot water in batches of 10 until they float to the top, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining taralli. Let them dry for 4 hours.

  8. 8

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place the dried taralli on baking sheets.

  9. 9

    Bake in the preheated oven, flipping as needed, until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

About This Recipe

Noni's Fennel Taralli is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 200, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Fennel Seed, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 24.72 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Noni’s Fennel Taralli?
It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
What is Noni’s Fennel Taralli made of?
The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Fennel Seed, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
How long does it take to make Noni’s Fennel Taralli?
About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 24.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Noni’s Fennel Taralli easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.

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