Black Pepper Rings

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For Italian families, pepper rings are a type of biscuit eaten in place of bread. In our family, they are traditionally served at Easter, but are delicious any time of year. They taste extra special if heated before serving. Try them with black coffee or espresso.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 rings

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • cup vegetable oil

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons baking powder

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in melted butter and oil. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, pepper and baking powder.

  3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture. Mix until dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an 8 inch long cylinder. Bend each cylinder into a ring shape and pinch ends together. With a sharp knife, score each ring around its outside edge.

  4. Drop rings two at a time into boiling water and boil for 1 minute. Remove rings from water and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.

  5. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

432 Calories
20g Fat
50g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 432
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 232mg 77%
Sodium 951mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 181mg 14%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 146mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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