Lori's Taralli

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in wine.
2. 2
   Let stand 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in the oil, salt, fennel seeds and enough flour to bind.
4. 4
   Knead until smooth.
5. 5
   Place in a sprayed bowl.
6. 6
   Cover with a damp towel.
7. 7
   Let rise 1 hour.
8. 8
   Punch down.
9. 9
   Divide into 24 pieces.
10. 10
    Roll into strips.
11. 11
    Shape into wreaths.
12. 12
    Place on sprayed baking sheets.
13. 13
    Cover with same towel.
14. 14
    Let rise 1 hour.
15. 15
    Heat oven 350.
16. 16
    Bring a pot of water to a boil.
17. 17
    Add a little sugar.
18. 18
    Drop in taralis a couple at a time.
19. 19
    Let rise to the top.
20. 20
    Remove with a slotted spoon onto paper towels.
21. 21
    Place on baking sheets.
22. 22
    Brush with oil.
23. 23
    Bake 20 minutes.