The Sugna e Pepe Extra Almond Taralli from Naples (or, in Neapolitan dialect, taralli ‘nzogna e pepe) are typical savory dry biscuits from Naples. Their uniqueness lies in the combination of the sweet taste of almonds with the spicy flavor of pepper.
These taralli have an ancient history, as bakers used to mix leftover bread with sugna (lard) and pepper to make biscuits, to avoid wasting the scraps. From the 19th century, almonds were added to the classic taralli ‘nzogna e pepe, and it is in this form that these Neapolitan taralli are known today.
A classic way to enjoy them is sitting on the cliffs, watching the sea, accompanied by a cold beer on summer evenings. But they are also perfect for winter nights, perhaps after dinner when you feel like munching on something.