ITALIAN PEPPER BISCUITS 
8 c. all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 tsp. salt
8 eggs
1/2 c. fennel seeds
12 tsp. coarse black pepper
1 c. oil
1 1/4 c. warm water

Mix all dry ingredients. Make a well. Beat eggs and oil. Add warm water to oil mixture. Pour into flour mixture. Mix well. Knead dough. Separate in 4 rounds and knead, adding flour to hands. Wrap in plastic warp and lay on a towel. Working with one round, cut dough in pieces and form ropes that are easy to handle. Shape rope into a ring, any size you like. When all dough is used and circles are made, put a large pan of water to boil. When water reaches boil, add circles, a dozen at a time. When circles rise to top, remove and place on a terry cloth towel. Repeat until all biscuits are boiled. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 425 to 450 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.

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Italian Pepper Biscuits
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 Millie King (Hawaii) says:
Oh yes! Now this is the right way to make these wonderful biscuits, just like my landlady taught me years ago. Congratulations on not taking the shortcuts.

Bravo!!
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 Kim (Connecticut) says:
Thank you so very much for this recipe. I have been scouring the internet for a recipe just like my Grandma Girardi's. Unfortunately, we did a kitchen remodel last year and I have misplaced the recipe. This one looks nearly identical. I just needed the measurements. Thank you again for sharing this wonderful recipe!!!

 

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