Taralle

Directions

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   Sift flour into large bowl.
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   Add salt and pepper.
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   Make well in center. Add
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   water,
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   fennel
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   seed, oil and yeast; mix well. Turn dough onto table;
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   knead about 20 to 25 minutes to macaroni dough consistency. Form
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   into
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   loaf.
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    Divide
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    into 3 parts and place in bowl
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    or pot;
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    cover.
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    Let dough rest about 15 to 20 minutes or more.
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    Cut off small pieces and bake about a dozen coils.
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    Form
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    pretzels
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    shape; press ends down.
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    Place in fast boiling water
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    for about 1 minute. Remove immediately when they float.
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    Place
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    in
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    colander
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    in
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    cold water.
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    Remove colander from water.
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    Place
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    taralles on clean cloth.
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    Bake on open oven rack at 400° for 20 minutes or until brown.