Roccocò Recipe: Spicy Neapolitan Cookies

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This Italian Roccocò recipe is a taralli-shaped crispy, spicy cookie originating in the Campania region of Italy.

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Ingredients: – flour – baking powder – spices – salt, pepper  – almonds  – orange zest  – candied orange    peel  – water – sugar – egg 

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In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients with the orange zest and candied orange peel.

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Gradually add the water in three separate additions and mix until the dough comes together.

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Finally, add the nuts to combine thoroughly together.

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Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface, and form into a log.

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Portion into pieces and roll into a 5-inch strand about ½ inch in diameter. Combine the two ends to form a ring.

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Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush cookies with egg wash, bake and enjoy.

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