Cavallucci

Method

1. Finely pound white pepper and anise seeds using a mortar and pestle.
2. In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water until the sugar dissolves (do not caramelize).
3. Add the ground spice mixture to the syrup, turn off the heat, and let cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, mix flour with ground cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, grated orange zest, and a pinch of salt.
5. Chop walnuts and dice the orange into small cubes.
6. Add baking ammonia to the dry ingredients and stir.
7. Pour the cooled syrup into the dry ingredients and mix until absorbed.
8. Add the chopped walnuts and diced orange and incorporate thoroughly.
9. Sprinkle a little flour on a work surface and turn the dough out. Shape into a cylinder.
10. Wrap in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
11. Remove from fridge, dust with flour, and cut pieces of about 50 g each.
12. Shape each piece into a small mound and place on a baking sheet.
13. Dust with icing sugar.
14. Bake in a static oven at 160°C for about 20 minutes.