Pepatelli Teramani (Traditional Christmas Cookies with Black Pepper)

Name: Pepatelli Teramani (Traditional Christmas Cookies with Black Pepper)
Yield: Several cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups whole almonds (about 500 grams); 1 1/2 cups wildflower honey (about 500 grams); 3 1/3 cups whole wheat flour (about 500 grams); 2-3 oranges; 1 lemon; Black pepper, to taste

Giulia De Iuliis @lacucinadigiulia

Teramo

A classic sweet from the Teramo region, typically enjoyed during the Christmas season. Delicious and truly special. Give them a try...

Giulia De Iuliis @lacucinadigiulia

Teramo

A classic sweet from the Teramo region, typically enjoyed during the Christmas season. Delicious and truly special. Give them a try...

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Ingredients

Several cookies

3 1/2 cupswhole almonds (about 500 grams)
1 1/2 cupswildflower honey (about 500 grams)
3 1/3 cupswhole wheat flour (about 500 grams)
2-3oranges
1lemon
Black pepper, to taste

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Steps

1

Wash, dry, and grate the zest of the oranges and lemon, stopping before the white pith.
2

Melt the honey in a small saucepan.
3

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, almonds, citrus zests, and black pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon, more or less depending on your preference). Mix well.
4

Add the warm honey and mix until a very stiff dough forms. Shape the dough into logs (lightly oil your hands with olive oil to prevent sticking) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5

Bake at 340°F (170°C) until golden. Remove from the oven and, while still very hot, slice into pieces about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Return the slices to the oven for a few minutes (even just with the residual heat, without turning it back on) to achieve the desired crispiness.
6

Once cooled, store in a tin box.