French Cookies La Mere Poulard Les: Why are these traditional cookies so popular?
Alright, let’s talk about those French cookies, La Mere Poulard. I got this idea to try and make them at home after I saw a picture of them online and they just looked so darn delicious. I mean, who can resist a good cookie, right?
So, I started digging around for some info. Turns out, these cookies have been around since, like, 1888, which is pretty wild. They’re made with ingredients that are sourced locally in France, and get this – they use free-range eggs! I thought that was pretty cool, a nice touch.
I also found out that the original recipe came from some lady named Annette Poulard. From what I gathered, she used to serve these cookies to kids of pilgrims who came to visit Mont Saint-Michel. That’s a nice story, isn’t it? It adds a bit of history to the whole cookie experience.
I then went ahead and searched up the recipe. The most important things are those local french ingredients and free range eggs as mentioned before.
Ingredients
- Flour: I used all purpose flour and it came out just fine.
- Butter: Unsalted and make sure it’s softened. Don’t even think about using margarine, people.
- Sugar: Regular granulated sugar. Nothing fancy here.
- Eggs: Like I said, free-range is what the original recipe calls for, so I did my best to find some.
- Baking Powder: Just a touch to give the cookies a bit of a lift.
- Salt: A pinch to balance out the sweetness.
The process was fairly straightforward. I creamed together the butter and sugar, beat in the eggs, and then mixed in the dry ingredients. Rolled out the dough, cut out some circles, and baked them until they were golden brown.
Honestly, they turned out pretty good! They were buttery, and had this lovely, delicate texture. I’m not gonna lie, I ate way more than I should have. They were just too good to resist. I shared some with my neighbors too, and they were a big hit!
I might try making them again sometime, maybe with a little twist. I was thinking of adding some lemon zest, or maybe some chopped nuts. We’ll see. Anyway, if you’re ever in the mood for a little baking adventure, I’d say give these cookies a shot. They’re a fun little project, and the end result is pretty darn tasty.
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