Pfeffernüsse

The German Christmas cookie!

[imdefinitelyok]

The accepting voice of fire followed by immediate bafflement is wonderful.

[ghost_anna_reads]

As a german, i am very entertained by the idea that he made gingerbread spice sound like a french brothel

[Thaonegirlyoudontlike]

“Is that an ingredient or an air strike?” 10/10 lmao 😂

[AnishinaabeWaterProtector]

“Le Cooch” is one of your best mispronunciations yet, and probably my favorite! 😂 You are such a joy to watch, my Mom and I absolutely ADORE you!

[twixyDaemon]

I love the “we don’t bake with this anymore” paired with it being already in his cupboard 😂😂

[mmmhorsesteaks]

In case anyone cares, the potash is probably there to neutralize the acids in the molasses. And it forms carbon dioxide so works as a leavening.

[NickAsNickName]

I love the little quiet "crimmas" at the very end, so precious

[babsbybend]

High, gentle voice, "Come 'ere!" and he gleefully goes for another cookie.

[vanillalux]

Given that Pfeffernüsse literally translates to Pepper Nuts I feel there was a wasted opportunity for appropriate jokes 😂. And yes Germans still make their Lebkuchen with Pottasche 😅

[jessicalingo]

The fact that you have all of these "old" ingredients shows how much you love your craft

[leal.]

As a german baker I'd like to add that traditional Pfeffernüsse are still made like that, but in germany we usually dont use molasses but smth called Zuckerrübensirup (sugar beet syrup). Also i think your pronunciation of Lebkuchengewürz just changed my life and i ll call it lacooch from now on.

[williamnessanbaum]

Two "Oh God" in a single one minute video... Absolute comedy gold. Thank you!

[Daniel_]

It's always such a pleasure hearing/seeing people try to pronounce German words, always makes me chuckle.

[linasaurus-rex]

As a German, hands down my favourite Christmas cookie 😊 love from Germany ❤

[RAnthis]

Mr Hollis, I happily purchased 5 copies of your book today as Christmas gifts! Love your work and the smiles and knowledge you bring us.

[caradanellemcclintock]

I'm South African and they started selling these bad boys at the import section of one of our grocery store chains. I love them so much. Top 5 cookies for sure and so good with coffee or tea

[Xol]

Pfeffernusse are really delicious! Highly recommend anyone give them a try, if you enjoy spiced cookies/breads. Sub Baking soda for potash. We used to add 1/2 tsp Anise extract to a thin icing made from powdered sugar and water.

[menelcrist]

as a German i will now always say LeCooche to Lebkuchen

[take]

omg can't believe you made Pfeffernüsse! They are still very popular in Germany. Literally bought a pack today

[jaimeh]

You make these sound so exotic. They're easy to find in THE JOY OF COOKING.

EDIT: Pfeffernusse also ship well as gifts.