Posts Tagged ‘Charleston Benne Seed Wafers’

Charleston Benne Wafers with Blueberries and Cream

By Kim Morgan • Jun 14th, 2009 • Category: Desserts

A “Benne” seed is the old Southern name for “sesame” seeds. They were brought to the Lowcountry in 1769 by African slaves. They are still called Benne seeds to this day in the South, and frankly I would be surprised if that ever changes. It is part of the charm of the South. Southerners hold [...]