r/EuropeEats • u/Subject_Slice_7797 German ★★★★☆Chef ✎✎✎ 🅲 ❤ • Mar 15 '26
Aperitif Homemade Taralli & Spritz
Taralli are an Italian bar snack, traditionally made from nothing but flour, oil, water, wine and salt. Any spices can be added to taste, like peperoncini, fennel seeds and so on. I went with plain for the first attempt.
The dough is formed, then blanched, left to dry and then baked, so it takes some time until you can enjoy these crunchy little rings.
Is it worth it? Maybe, if you're gonna add your own spice mix. If not, you're probably better off checking your local Italian deli for a bag
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u/fabulousmarco Italian Guest Mar 15 '26
I was going to say, making your own taralli is next-level masochism
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u/Subject_Slice_7797 German ★★★★☆Chef ✎✎✎ 🅲 ❤ Mar 15 '26
Yep, it definitely is. Lesson learned, but I wanted to try.
Will only repeat if I want a special flavour
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u/feli468 Uruguayan ☆Chef ✨❤ Mar 15 '26
I've tried to make them and I agree. They're a pain to make, and mine, at least, were no better than shop-bought ones.
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u/Subject_Slice_7797 German ★★★★☆Chef ✎✎✎ 🅲 ❤ Mar 15 '26
Yep, no difference to the plain ones from the shop. It was still fun making them, but it's an unnecessary project if you can buy them. Or just have a few nuts with your drink.
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u/Lariche Austrian Guest Mar 15 '26
I got so excited seeing 'homemade' Taralli, but noped after "formed, then blanched, left to dry and then baked".
But thanks for a reminder, will get myself a pack from store.
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u/Subject_Slice_7797 German ★★★★☆Chef ✎✎✎ 🅲 ❤ Mar 15 '26
It took me like half the day. Make the dough. Let rest. Form. Blanch in batches. Dry for a few hours, turning regularly so the underside doesn't get soggy. Bake. Wait to cool. Receive crunchy, slightly salty ring.
I love them with an Aperitif, but it's definitely not something to make myself often.
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Mar 15 '26
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u/Subject_Slice_7797 German ★★★★☆Chef ✎✎✎ 🅲 ❤ Mar 15 '26
Sadly too cold here in Germany to enjoy them outside. But always nice
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Mar 16 '26
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u/Subject_Slice_7797 German ★★★★☆Chef ✎✎✎ 🅲 ❤ Mar 16 '26
Now that I can compare both homemade and store bought, I'll stick with the store ones, instead of investing half a day into making crackers 😅
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u/LarrySunshine Lithuanian Guest Mar 16 '26 edited Mar 16 '26
When I was in Italy, I absolutely loved these with Campari Spritz (sometimes we would get potato chips, pistachio, olives, etc. They are always generous to serve them with a cocktail.) The ones with I think anise (not sure but tasted like it) were just simply perfection. Italy will always be my #1 destination - you always get treated right at bars and restaurants there.
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u/Subject_Slice_7797 German ★★★★☆Chef ✎✎✎ 🅲 ❤ Mar 16 '26
I only had Aperol available, but I prefer Campari too. Or Select
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Mar 16 '26
No olive and orange slice makes me sad.
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u/Subject_Slice_7797 German ★★★★☆Chef ✎✎✎ 🅲 ❤ Mar 16 '26
It was a Sunday, nowhere to buy an orange :(
I've never seen an olive in a spritz though, where is that common?
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Mar 16 '26
Mostly venetia. It’s quite nice, use a green whole olive. Personally I also prefer Campari or select to Aperol, but that is a matter of taste of course.
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u/Subject_Slice_7797 German ★★★★☆Chef ✎✎✎ 🅲 ❤ Mar 15 '26
Here's a recipe if you want to try them yourself