Charleston Favorites Benne Wafers
Charleston Favorites Benne Wafers
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Forget everything that you think you know about delicious cookies and meet the quintessential Charleston Benne Wafer — the city's signature sweet treat. There are few things that reflect the history of Charleston more than this simple cookie. Nix the chocolate chips and put away the vanilla extract. The Benne Wafer relies on toasted sesame seeds for a distinct flavor that is all its own.
There is a long culinary history in Charleston for this unique, crunchy bite that you have to stop yourself from eating the whole container in one sitting. The height resembles that of a thin cracker and makes for the perfect vessel for other southern treats. Eat them by themselves, serve them piled high with pimento cheese and chicken salad as an appetizer, or get creative and make bite-sized ice cream sandwiches for an unforgettable summer dessert. Savory, sweet, or both — these wafers fit the bill.
Benne Wafers have been unique to the Lowcountry since the region was colonized in the 17th century. Benne — the Bantu word for sesame — was brought across the Atlantic from Africa and planted and cultivated extensively throughout the South. Although countless Lowcountry recipes call for this nutty seed raw or toasted, none are as widely loved or recognized as the iconic Benne Wafer.
Packaging: 6-ounce clear tub.
Forget everything that you think you know about delicious cookies and meet the quintessential Charleston Benne Wafer — the city's signature sweet treat. There are few things that reflect the history of Charleston more than this simple cookie. Nix the chocolate chips and put away the vanilla extract. The Benne Wafer relies on toasted sesame seeds for a distinct flavor that is all its own.
There is a long culinary history in Charleston for this unique, crunchy bite that you have to stop yourself from eating the whole container in one sitting. The height resembles that of a thin cracker and makes for the perfect vessel for other southern treats. Eat them by themselves, serve them piled high with pimento cheese and chicken salad as an appetizer, or get creative and make bite-sized ice cream sandwiches for an unforgettable summer dessert. Savory, sweet, or both — these wafers fit the bill.
Benne Wafers have been unique to the Lowcountry since the region was colonized in the 17th century. Benne — the Bantu word for sesame — was brought across the Atlantic from Africa and planted and cultivated extensively throughout the South. Although countless Lowcountry recipes call for this nutty seed raw or toasted, none are as widely loved or recognized as the iconic Benne Wafer.
Packaging: 6-ounce clear tub.
