The glazed sweet taralli: traditional recipe is one of the most delicious and loved pastries of Italian tradition, particularly in southern regions like Puglia, 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 be enjoyed at any time of day: whether for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert at the end of a meal, each bite is a treat for the palate.
Making them at home is really simple: just a few ingredients and the result is incredible! You’ll have fresh, fragrant, and genuine taralli, ready to share with your loved ones. If you also love homemade desserts, don’t miss my recipe for Soak Biscuits and those of Wine Donuts!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 25 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 145.00 (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 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 (untreated and grated)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
You will need:
- Bowl
- Electric Whisk
- Rack
- Spatula
Prepare the Glazed Sweet Taralli: Traditional Recipe
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar using an electric whisk until you get a light and frothy mixture.
Add the sunflower oil slowly and continue to mix. Stir in 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 cords, close them and form the tarallo. Place the taralli on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a static oven at 356°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 get a nice smooth glaze. Dip the taralli using tongs and place them on a rack to dry well.
Tips for Glazed Sweet Taralli: Traditional Recipe
If you want to give a fun touch to the glaze, you can add a little food coloring.
You can also flavor the taralli with orange zest, with a teaspoon of liqueur like grappa or with a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
The taralli, well-sealed in a food-grade tin box, remain fresh for up to a week.
Questions and Answers
Can I freeze the taralli?
Yes, of course, you can freeze them without glaze, then glaze them once defrosted.
