Fanny's "Viscots"

In answer to Joyce’s request, I am posting the recipe for “Grandma’s Viscots.” This hand-written recipe was given to Dom on one of his trips to Youngstown. I believe it is Aunt Rose’s handwriting.

After doing some research, I found that these cookies are also known as “Taralli Baresi” and can be purchased pre-made from several companies on the internet. Marias' Taralli Inc. in Brooklyn seems to have the largest following. The cookies came to the U.S. with immigrants from the Puglia Region of Italy where Fanny grew up. Taralli Baresi is a cross between a pretzel, and a bagel. It's an unsweetened cookie, savory biscuit. They are to be enjoyed with a glass of wine, coffee or by itself!