Nana’s Taralli
From the Kitchen of: Elizabeth Vulcano
Ingredients
» 2 lbs pitted prunes » 1 lb dark raisins » Rind of 1 orange and 1 lemon » 3 lbs flour » 12 eggs » 2 cups sugar » 1/2 lb melted butter » 12 tsp baking powder » 1/2 lb chopped walnuts » 1 tsp rum extract » 1 large chocolate bar
Directions
1. Cook prunes and raisins together, add water as needed to keep moist (approx. 30 mins). 2. Puree to a thick paste and add chocolate, rinds, nuts, and rum. 4. Cook additional 30 mins. 5. Preheat oven to 365°F. 6. Pour flour onto board and add baking powder, mix lightly. 7. Make deep well, add eggs and mix. 8. Add sugar and melted butter, mix thouroughly. 10. Break small pieces off and roll out into ovals, spread filling in the middle, fold dough over and close with fork. 11. Pull ends to shape like a horseshoe and bake until golden brown.
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