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    Home » Recipes » Antipasti and Light Bites

    Taralli Pugliesi (Italian Snack)

    Published: Jun 7, 2021, Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Taralli or Tarallini Pugliesi are a delicious little snack from Puglia. Crunchy and crispy made with white wine, flour and olive oil. Add your favourite herbs and spices and serve them with drinks for an Italian aperitivo!

    An overhead shot of Taralli in a bowl with glasses of wine at the side

    Taralli are the PERFECT snack to serve alongside your aperol spritz (or cocktail of choice). They're small, crunchy and totally addictive, yup...you need some self-control around these things.

    Traditionally from Puglia, you'll find them in different shapes and sizes, technically these are tarallini (small taralli) and can be flavoured with fennel seeds, chilli flakes or herbs.

    They're really easy to make and keep for weeks so you can store them in jars and serve them for when the clock strike aperitivo time, enjoy!

    Ingredients - what you need

    See the photo below that shows you all the ingredients you need plus some important tips!

    An overhead shot of all the ingredients you need to make Taralli
    • Flour - I use Italian 00 (double zero) flour but you can use all-purpose flour instead (plain flour UK). If measuring in cups and using AP flour you may need to add a little more wine if it seems too dry.
    • White wine - use a dry white wine such as Verdeca (Puglian), Soave or Pinot Grigio.
    • Olive oil - extra virgin olive oil will give you the best flavour!
    • Salt - it's important to season the Taralli with salt, don't skip it or they'll lack in flavour.
    • Fennel seeds - this is an optional addition and my personal favourite. If you want you can add in pepperoncino (red pepper flakes/chilli flakes), rosemary, oregano, parmesan, just choose your favourites!

    Put the flour, salt and fennel seeds in a large mixing bowl and mix until combined (photo 1).

    Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the white wine and olive oil. Using a fork start incorporating the flour into the liquid until a rough dough forms (photos 2 & 3).

    Step by step photos showing how to make taralli dough

    Knead the dough for around 10 minutes then wrap in plastic wrap (cling film UK). (photo 4).

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Pinch a small amount of dough (about 1 tsp) and roll it into a small rope about ½ cm thick (⅕ inch) and 3 inches long (photo 5 & 6).

    Step by step photos showing how to shape taralli into rings

    Form a small bagel shape by folding one end over the other and lightly press the ends to join them. Repeat with the rest of the dough until you have formed all of the Taralli (photos 7 & 8).

    Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

    Step by step photos showing how to boil and bake taralli

    In batches, boil them in salted water until they float to the surface (about 20-30 seconds), remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a clean dish towel to drain (photos 9 & 10).

    Once you’ve boiled all of the taralli lay them on a lined baking tray and bake them for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and crispy (photos 11 & 12). Let cool then serve.

    Recipe tips and FAQs

    • Flavour variations to try - Fennel seeds, red pepper flakes (chilli flakes), rosemary, oregano, black pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano. Use as much or as little as you like.
    • Don't use too much flour - when rolling the Taralli try to use as little flour as possible. The dough should be tacky but not stick to your hands.
    • Use salt - salt is an important ingredient for flavouring the Taralli so don't skip it!
    Can I use a stand mixer?

    Yes, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment to make and knead the dough.

    Do I have to use white wine?

    White wine is traditionally used so for authenticity and flavour I recommend using it. If you're avoiding alcohol you can use cold water instead.

    How long do they last?

    The Taralli will keep well in an air tight container for 3-4 weeks.

    A side shot of Italian taralli in a serving bowl

    More Italian appetizers to try

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    Taralli Pugliesi

    Taralli or Tarallini Pugliesi are a delicious little snack from Puglia. Crunchy and crispy made with white wine, flour and olive oil. Add your favourite herbs and spices and serve them with drinks for an Italian aperitivo!
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Resting time 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings 80 - 90 Taralli
    Calories 21kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Italian 00 flour (290g) can also use all-purpose flour
    • â…” cup dry white wine (140ml) cold
    • â…“ cup olive oil (60ml)
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes plus extra for boiling
    • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds (optional)

    Instructions

    • Put the flour, salt and fennel seeds in a large mixing bowl and mix until combined.
    • Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the white wine and olive oil. Using a fork start incorporating the flour into the liquid until a rough dough forms.
    • Knead the dough for around 10 minutes then wrap in plastic wrap (cling film UK).
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Pinch a small amount of dough (about 1 tsp) and roll it into a small rope about ½ cm thick (â…• inch) and 3 inches long.
    • Form a small bagel shape by folding one end over the other and lightly press the ends to join them. Repeat with the rest of the dough until you have formed all of the Taralli.
    • Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    • In batches, boil them in salted water until they float to the surface (about 20-30 seconds), remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a clean dish towel to drain.
    • Once you’ve boiled all of the taralli lay them on a lined baking tray and bake them for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
    • Let cool then serve.

    Notes

    • Flavour variations to try - Fennel seeds, red pepper flakes (chilli flakes), rosemary, oregano, black pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano. Use as much or as little as you like.
    • Don't use too much flour - when rolling the Taralli try to use as little flour as possible. The dough should be tacky but not stick to your hands.
    • Use salt - salt is an important ingredient for flavouring the Taralli so don't skip it!
    • Storage - the taralli will keep well in an airtight container for 3-4 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Angela

      February 28, 2023 at 2:27 am

      Hi Emily, I am making the tarallini right now! They all stuck to the clean tea towel. I had to peel them off, which is fine, but I’m wondering if that happens to you as well. I have searched a million of these tarallini recipes online, and everyone says to put the boiled tarallini on a tea towel to drain and dry off, but nobody mentions them sticking! I followed the recipe exactly, and weighed out my ingredients. Every other aspect of the recipe has gone well. Please advise!

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      • Emily

        March 04, 2023 at 3:02 pm

        Hi Angela, they do become quite tacky after boiling and can stick to the towel so don't worry it's normal 🙂

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    2. GCSinKTM

      June 25, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      Emily, thank you for the recipe. Readers, If you are avoiding wine, as mentioned, feel free to follow the recipe EXACTLY as given. There is no alcohol left in a boiled and baked taralli. None. This is not always true when you add alcohol to a sauce. It may not boil out completely. But there is no alcohol left in a baked cracker.

      Reply
    3. Matt

      June 04, 2022 at 10:17 pm

      Made a double batch of these, divided the dough in half, made half of it with fennel seeds as written. In the other half I mixed in 25 g of shredded parmesan. The parmesan ones took longer to bake, and once done tasted more toasty than parmesan-y. Next time I will increase the cheese to 40 g, and cut the olive oil to ¼ cup.

      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Sue

      February 18, 2022 at 8:55 pm

      I’m just making this for the second time. I love this recipe…….and YES it’s truly addicting. Thank you so much for sharing.5 stars

      Reply
      • Emily

        February 18, 2022 at 9:29 pm

        Thank you so much, so happy you’re enjoying them! 🙂

        Reply

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