The glazed sweet taralli: traditional recipe are among the most delicious and beloved sweets of Italian tradition, especially in southern regions like Apulia, Campania, and Calabria. With their soft heart and crispy exterior thanks to the delicious lemon glaze, they represent the perfect balance between simplicity and goodness.
These sweets are ideal to enjoy at any time of the day: whether for breakfast, as a snack or as a dessert, every bite is a treat for the palate.
Making them at home is really simple: just a few ingredients and the result is amazing! You’ll have fresh, fragrant, and genuine taralli, ready to be shared with your loved ones. If you also love homemade sweets, don’t miss my recipe for Dipping Biscuits and the Wine Doughnuts!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 25 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 144.80 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 24.72 (g) of which sugars 10.44 (g)
- Proteins 3.40 (g)
- Fat 4.18 (g) of which saturated 0.71 (g)of which unsaturated 3.19 (g)
- Fibers 0.46 (g)
- Sodium 29.46 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 30 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Sweet Taralli: Traditional Recipe
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs (medium size)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 lemon zest (unwaxed and grated)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
You will need:
- Bowl
- Electric Whisk
- Wire Rack
- Spatula
Preparing Glazed Sweet Taralli: Traditional Recipe
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar using an electric whisk until the mixture is light and frothy.
Add the sunflower oil in a stream while continuing to mix. Add the grated lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Gradually incorporate the sifted flour with the baking powder and mix until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough.
Take small portions of dough, create ropes, close them, and shape them into taralli. Place the taralli on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a static oven at 350°F for about 20/25 minutes until golden brown. Once cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.In the meantime, prepare the glaze. In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the lemon juice until you obtain a smooth glaze. Dip the taralli using tongs and place them on a wire rack to dry well.
Tips for Glazed Sweet Taralli: Traditional Recipe
If you want to add a fun touch to the glaze, you can add a little food coloring.
You can also flavor the taralli with orange zest, a teaspoon of liquor like grappa, or a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Stored well in a tin box, the taralli stay fresh for up to a week.
Questions and Answers
Can I freeze the taralli?
Yes, sure, you can freeze them without glaze, then glaze them once defrosted.
