93-year-old great-grandmother shows off Great Depression breakfast recipe

Amidst the throes of the Great Depression, Clara and her kin found themselves with scarce resources. Yet, the 93-year-old reminisces fondly about Sunday mornings, which were always dedicated to this cherished breakfast recipe.

In the video beneath, Clara Cannucciari elucidates the creation of these unique breakfast sugar cookies, utilizing merely sugar, flour, and eggs, all while nostalgically reflecting on her childhood. Continue perusing to uncover the enchantment of this recipe.

The concoction Clara reveals in the video is known as the “Depression Breakfast.”

Depression Breakfast

Ingredients:

• Sugar
• Flour
• Eggs
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Crack three eggs into a bowl and whisk thoroughly.
2. Measure out 3/4 cup of sugar and amalgamate it with the egg mixture.
3. Beat this amalgamation. Introduce 1.5 cups of flour to the liquid mixture. Continue mixing (preferably with a spatula) until it forms a dough-like consistency, ensuring no traces of flour remain visible.
4. Incorporate a pinch of salt. Add an additional 1.5 cups of flour to achieve a drier, thicker dough.
5. Roll the dough into a lengthy strip on a floured cutting board to prevent sticking.
6. Slice the dough and place the segments onto a greased baking pan.
7. Bake until the cookies attain a golden hue. Clara enjoys preparing coffee while these cookies bake.

Now, you possess the quintessential Depression breakfast: sugar cookies and coffee! For the comprehensive recipe and step-by-step guidance, view the video below.