Taralli - Whole Wheat Recipe

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Ingredients

3 cups flour, all purpose
2 1/2 cups flour, white whole wheat
2 tablespoons baking powder
pinch salt
6 eggs
1 cup sugar, granulated
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted & cooled
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Icing
1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
few drops water

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350

In a small bowl, combine both flours, baking powder & salt, mix well

In mixer bowl: beat eggs til combined, whisk in the granulated sugar in a stream, then add cooled melted butter & vanilla extract

Fold in the dry ingredients

Turn dough onto floured board & knead lightly. Roll into ropes, cut into logs or make into knot or circle shapes

Place on parchment lined paper & bake until puffed & golden, about 20 - 30 mins depending on size

Cool on rack

Icing: mix confectioners sugar with lemon juice & peel, add a few drops of water to make proper consistency for dipping

Dip cookies into icing, sprinkle with colored sprinkles if desired & allow to dry