Step back in time with me as we delve into a recipe from the year 1796, a time when food was simpler yet carried a certain charm that has been lost over the years. Today, we will be baking the weirdest cookies you’ve ever tasted – made with coriander seeds!
In a world where cilantro and cookies are rarely seen together, the idea of using coriander seeds in a cookie recipe may seem outlandish. But here we are, following an authentic American recipe from the 18th century, where experimentation in the kitchen was celebrated and flavors were bold.
As we gather our ingredients – flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and of course, coriander seeds – we can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and curiosity. The aroma of the coriander seeds as they are crushed and added to the dough is both intriguing and intoxicating.
The process of mixing, rolling, and shaping the dough takes us back to a simpler time, where baking was a labor of love and precision. As the cookies bake in the oven, the kitchen fills with the warm, comforting scent of spices and sugar.
And finally, the moment of truth arrives as we take our first bite of these unconventional cookies. The crunch of the coriander seeds blends harmoniously with the sweetness of the dough, creating a unique flavor profile that is both surprising and delightful.
In a world where food trends come and go, it is refreshing to taste a recipe from the past that challenges our taste buds and ignites a sense of nostalgia. Would you dare to try these cookies from 1796? The choice is yours, but I urge you to embark on this culinary adventure and experience a taste of history like never before.
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Video “Baking the Weirdest COOKIES in 1796 🍪 Would You Try These?” was uploaded on 10/17/2024 to Youtube Channel Early American
Huh looks like a good cookie to try
The recipe calls for coriander no typo, an acquired taste back in the 1700s, i would imagine.
Have you ever wondered why old English typography had what appears to be an "f" instead of an "s" in words like "sugar"? I think it's because it was common for people to have missing front teeth. 😄😏
The cookies look good.
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Justine I enjoyed watching your videos an old day bast from past it’s excellent job and old recipe thanks dude 👌🏼👍🏼😁
They actually look very yummy more so than your face reflects after tasting it 😂🤣😆🍪❤
What always amazes me ist not just to be able to read these old books (especially the ones with handwriting) but also being able to cook with an oldschool fireplace and still making such awesome looking dishes.
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Justine i send you my thoughts and payers that you get to feeling better soon. I understand what you are going through with your uncertain health issues. I tell you this as someone who also has some issues that affect my health. Be of good cheer as you must know that God only gives us what he knows we can handle. i truly believe this in my heart. May you be well and find relief and comfort in your life! THANK YOU for still posting these fantastic glimpse into the past. I always smile and feel better after witching them. BIG HUG and Bless you and Ron!
The recipe looks a lot like a "cheapened" gingerbread recipe. I'm not sure about the coriander, but I would expect them to tadte good with aniseed instead…
I love cake like cookies.
I hate cilantro with a passion because it tastes like soap to me. I'm not sure is coriander seeds taste like cilantro leaves, though. But, I suppose I would try a bite of these cookies if someone offered me one. I certainly wouldn't make them, though.
Pearl ash, in ancient times, was created by baking potash in a kiln in order to remove impurities. The remaining fine, white powder was pearl ash. Potassium carbonate is an inorganic compound and a white salt which is soluble in water.
i'd love to try this but i don't own any fpoons
Your videos should be compulsory viewing in schools.
I'd like to know where you baked these? I see them on a nice baking sheet, but where in the fireplace? It's a mystery for me. Love your videos, so educational.
Justine, do you make your own period costumes? Can you do a future video just on your costumes through the ages? Include footwear and headgear. It would be very educational.
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Hmm. They look like English muffin cookies??? Even your face is not sure what to make of them. haha. They look fluffy and pretty.
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So I'm just kinda wondering. Is the bonnet because it's cold or do you have to wear one because you're married? 🤔
Coriander 🤮. Maybe with cinnamon or Ron's favorite ( lol) nutmeg.
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I’m loving these videos! Mishmish is such a gorgeous kitty!!
These are interesting videos!🤗
I love these!💗
An excellent video today and I learned about loaf sugar! Thank you for delivering these to us. They always make the day better 🙂 God bless!
coriander seeds in Asia we have one dish which is sweetened dried pork which usually comes in like 3 flavors; plain, pepper, and coriander. I could guess the favor as when cooked, the coriander is giving favor more like black pepper which goes well with this sweetened pork. But I agree that it might be an acquired taste. I would love to make this recipe.
i love your outfit, justine! did you make it or buy it?🤍💙
I would try these, for sure! I admit that I have odd tastes, though. I think I've actually made some cookies like this before with coriander, and I added a bit of orange and lime zest into the mix. My partner has the genetic predisposition to dislike coriander and cilantro and the like, so I only made them once, though. Since other commenter are saying it feels like shortbread I might give these a go, since shortbread is absolutely the best thing ever.
I have a weird relationship with sweets; I like them mixed with bitter, sour, or savory flavors. I was the weird kid who preferred dark ginger and root beer and liked to snack on black licorice and anise hard candies. I swear I'm otherwise pretty normal.
Coriander seeds go well with apples. The Romans used to dip apples in coriander seeds as a snack. Great video!
Yeah, I'm not so sure about these 😆. I'm curious about your opinion! Please refer to the recipe below, translated from the original at 6:32. Thank you.
"Cookies," (American Cookery, Amelia Simmons, Connecticut, 1796)
0.5 cups of sugar
0.6 cups of water
1 teaspoon of pearlash OR 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1 cup of milk
4-4.5 cups of flour
2 oz butter
1 heaping tablespoon of coriander seed, powdered.
In a saucepan combine the sugar and water. On medium low heat bring to a simmer. Stir constantly until the water is reduced by 2/3. Take off your heat and set aside to cool. In a bowl cut the butter into your flour, like you'd do when making pie crust. Add the pearlash/baking soda dissolved in milk and coriander seed. Finally, add the cooled sugar syrup which once cooled should have thickened. Mix it well with your hands until you've formed a dough. The dough should be slightly sticky and not dry, but should not feel gooey. Roll out into a log that is half an inch thick on a well floured surface. Cut into slices that are also half an inch thick. Cut out with a cookie cutter or stamp with a cookie stamp (however you wish!). Bake in a 350 degree/176 c. oven for 15 minutes.
* pearlash was a once popular leavening agent made out of potassium carbonate. The pearlash and potash industries of Early America were once essential to the early years of our country's economy. Interestingly, the first U.S. patent was granted to Samuel Hopkins in 1790 for his personal technique of making potash. This patent was signed by then president George Washington himself.