Pepper biscuits
1 ½ t yeast
237 grams warm water
580 grams flour
1 t salt/about 7 grams
3 t coarsely ground black peppercorns (I use a mortar and pestle)
1 t crushed red pepper
1 t Fennel seed
200 grams olive oil
Dissolve yeast in water.
Add flour, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, fennel seed onto a mixer. Mix for about a minute and stop. This is because dough should not be completely uniform so that the final product will have varying texture.
Add the oil and mix until everything is incorporated but the dough should not be uniform.
Remove from the mixer and knead for a few minutes.
Place in oiled bowl, turn to coat, cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in bulk.
Preheat the oven to 400ยบ.
Split the dough into 32 pieces and roll into ropes about 6 inches long.
Place on a baking sheet and let rise for 20 minutes.
Brush with oil, sprinkle with coarsely ground salt and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
