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Pepper Biscuits with Fennel Seed
Origin: Italian
Ingredients:

2 packages dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
2 cups warm water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 cups flour
4 teaspoons fennel seed
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground fresh black pepper
1 egg, beaten


Preparation:

Combine yeast, sugar and warm water. Set aside to bubble up and foam. Place flour, fennel seeds, salt and pepper in a large pot. When yeast has foamed, mix gently with olive oil and pour into flour, mixing and turning until dough is formed. Add a little flour if dough is sticky or a little warm water if too stiff. Cover, put in a draft free place for 30 minutes. Roll out into 3" ropes and make pretzel shapes. Brush with beaten egg. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake for 30 minutes.