1611 Snack Rolls Recreated. Historical recipe brought back to life

Saw a neat piece about someone who recreated a 1611 Spanish recipe for “panecillos” or “colaciones” and wanted to share. They followed the old instructions (from a 1611 cookbook) and tested ingredients and methods to match texture and flavor — lean, slightly sweet rolls with a rustic crumb and a hint of spice. The tester adjusted hydration and proofing for modern flours and ovens, and reports pleasingly authentic results: crisp, lightly browned crusts and an interior denser than modern soft rolls, with a pronounced wheaty, slightly toasted flavor.