- Taralli
Taralli are an Italian
snack food , common all over the southern half of theItalian Peninsula . Similar in texture to abreadstick or apretzel , taralli can be sweet or savory. Sweet taralli are sometimes glazed with sugar. Savory taralli may be flavored withonion ,garlic , sesame seeds, poppy seeds, fennel or justsalt . Sweet and plain taralli are often dunked in wine.Taralli are classically formed into rings or ovals, about four to five inches in circumference. Similar to
bagel s, they are briefly boiled before being baked, which gives them a very interesting texture. Baked taralli can be kept in an airtight container for several months.A variation can be made by deep-frying a sweet version of the rings and serving them with a sweet dessert wine. Fried taralli do not keep well and should be eaten quickly.
References
* [http://italianfood.about.com/od/breadspizza/r/blr0207.htm Taralli - Italian Food at about.com ]
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