Making An Egg McMuffin for John Adams - Anachronistic Food

In “Time Travel Food” we go back in time and create popular modern food for famous folks. In this episode, we make a fast food breakfast sandwich for John Adams, the Egg McMuffin!
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[@falconwind00]

The McFlurry is going to blow his mind.

[@abcdefghij337]

What will blow his mind is if the ice cream machine is working.

[@CAP198462]

There’s an idea.

[@smol_hornet613]

18th century soft-serve ice-cream. Now that would be a first for me.

[@tomhenry897]

The machine is always broken

[@Arachne-qw1vr]

Oh please invent a strawberry Sunday, Mr, Townsend.

[@cosmicinsane516]

I love the premise of showing up with nothing but the clothes on your back. Mr. Adams takes a look at Jon and thinks how wonderful it is that fashion hasn’t changed much in 250 years

[@ShanevsDCsniperr]

this one got me good

[@LittleKitty22]

But if his ghost is watching over America, he must be shocked at what folks wear in the 21st century! He must be wondering whether folks are so poor they can't even afford proper clothes!

[@melindar.911]

Oh that McGriddle looks so tasty. I love the T brand, that is just perfect!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I'm imagining Jon shows up in his usual 18th-century gear, but his hypothetical companion, the viewer, didn't get the memo and we're just looking super out of place in our jeans.

[@mr_hobbit]

“You can find it on every street corner” That’s cuz there’s a McDonald’s on every street corner lol

[@EzekielDeLaCroix]

Imagine John Adams' notorious temper when they get his order wrong.

[@matthewellisor5835]

Someone would be caned for sure!

[@Mr.Agateophile.]

The ultiamate battle of entitlement: The temper of an 1800s statesman VS the apathy of the modern minimum wage zoomer.

[@biggusdickus1689]

@@Mr.Agateophile. My god, truly an unstoppable force and an immovable object

[@Skeloperch]

@@Mr.Agateophile. John Adams vs God's most obnoxious Karen. Who would win?

[@misterhat5823]

@@Skeloperch John Adams would defeat MTG hands down.

[@CaptainBill22]

"I have come to the conclusion, that one useless man is called a disgrace; that two are called a law firm, and that three or more become a Congress! And by God I have had this Congress!" - John Adams 1776

[@lauriemclean1131]

Good thing he can't see what a useless Congress we have NOW. LOL

[@archibaldmaclaine6506]

@@lauriemclean1131 They`ve had a few years to practice!

[@FredDurst00]

Oh man, those look way better than actual McDonald's breakfast sandwiches. Good stuff.

[@blessedbees4247]

And a lot healthier for sure !

[@marcusalexander7088]

Naturally, they're real food instead of whatever Micky Ds actually is.

[@TheCheat_1337]

Just needs an 18th century style hash brown, 18th century coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice and this would be the breakfast of champions

[@nickm9102]

I have been making mine at home for years once you get past the fact that it tastes so different than the Mc Donalds one (to be better) you won't go back. in a pinch I would also use store bought muffins and sausage patties.

[@benn454]

@@marcusalexander7088 Egg McMuffins are real food. They're made from a toasted English muffin, a slice of cheese, a real egg, and a slice of Canadian bacon or sausage. It's the biscuits and McGriddles that use the precooked frozen egg things.

[@jrkorman]

Just a note of history. I worked at McDonald's when the Egg McMuffin was first brought out in the Summer of 1972. Commercially available English Muffins, the same cheese we used on burgers, "Canadian Bacon", and we used real eggs. That is, we actually had eggs in the shell. I remember my later to be brother-in-law working to get the technique right as the instructions from the "Main Office" didn't quite work as well to start with. Eggs are not as forgiving as burger patties.

[@benn454]

I worked in the McD grill 10 years ago. Still use real eggs for the McMuffins.

[@1810jeff]

@@benn454 yeah the round egg is freshly cracked egg

[@Cooe.]

... They still use real, solid eggs cracked almost to order and proper English muffins to this very day. McDonald's really isn't as fake as many want to believe. 🤷 Absolutely insanely unhealthy but deep down delicious garbage food? Yes. Completely fake? No, not at all.

[@wolfrainexxx]

Worked at McDonalds for 10 years until recently. They still have real eggs, and the same canadian bacon & english muffins you can find at any grocery store.

[@kereminde]

@@1810jeff If I recall, there's a ring it's dropped into... much like English Muffins are made in rings to get the consistent shape.

[@Lordoftheramble]

As a passionate breakfast sandwich craftsman I approve of this.

[@ddist0rtt]

A man of culture.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

As a passionate breakfast sandwich consumer I approve of this.

[@privatesnowball3032]

Can't wait for John to dive into more breakfast sandwich lore

[@e_wonderment6618]

💖👍

[@savethehumanz9205]

Id love to see you cook for Louis, Clark, and Sacagawea too

[@blessedbees4247]

That’s a great idea ! I wouldn’t mind watching that myself. That would be an interesting challenge. What do you think would be on the menu ?

[@8stringmonkey]

Since they were on a "road trip" of sorts they could eat convenience store foods.

[@garbodude4365]

Agreed, that’d be fun

[@cpuwizard9225]

@@8stringmonkey I wonder what the 18th/19th century equivalent of the roller bite or tornado would be?

[@valarmorghulis9912]

heck yeah ...some gizzards and a beef and bean burrito 🤩

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

As a McDonald's employee, I am loving this take on the menu. This series as a whole is pretty fun. Hoping the series continues from Madison to Tyler, although those are a bit past your time period.

[@cormorantcolors6791]

I always love how you include the viewer in the “story” of these videos, it reminds me of these choose your own adventure books I had as a kid where the reader travelled back in time almost like this

[@falconwind00]

It’s like something out of a happy meal kids book. You are a time traveller from the 21st century! You have been transported to 18th century America, where you have been introduced to John Adams, one of the founding fathers. What do you do? Ask him about the Declaration of Independence. Page 25. Tell him about the future of the United States. Page 49. Make him a Sausage and Egg McMuffin™. Page 61.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

@@falconwind00 This is far more creative and exciting than anything that'd actually be in a Happy Meal.

[@terryt.1643]

A good historic interpreter is able to make a connection between his modern audience and the history that is being demonstrated. Jon is outstandingly good at it.

[@raggededge82]

@@falconwind00 "Ask him where the nearest McDonald's is, and when he looks confused, proceed to invent the egg mcmuffin - Page 87"

[@mikekz4489]

This was one was fun. I bet the homemade sausage patties are a big factor in how good it tastes.

[@Myndir]

Yes, it all looks good, but the meat looks especially appetising.

[@farmageddon]

Why was President Adams worried about eating an Egg McMuffin? Because it's made with an ENGLISH muffin! I'll show myself out. :)

[@alecbaker13]

Cringe

[@smol_hornet613]

I've never had an Egg McMuffin in my life, and that's coming from someone who's hardly shy of fast food. Well, better late than never. Thanks as always, for the inspiration.

[@weldonwin]

Actual Egg McMuffins aren't great. The concept of one is great, its a great little breakfast on the go. The execution of it though, in a typical McDonalds... less so. So, making one at home is probably best

[@jcaesar19871]

@@weldonwin I tried Wendy's version, and I think there's is better, but even so, is still typical fast food. This one in the video looks great.

[@TheJawesomeOne]

I hadn’t had one until I worked at Mickey Ds either. I like them a lot homemade and they’re not bad when fresh there either.

[@cam4636]

@@TheJawesomeOne Yeah, I make the homemade equivalent (not even for taste reasons, just because it's quick and cheap and can be eaten while driving). They're good when they're hot and fresh, your typical egg & toast breakfast all in one.

[@williwonti]

Yeah you're better off just getting a bacon egg and cheese biscuit

[@martykitson3442]

I've made "Mcmuffin " breakfast sandwiches at home for ages, always taste better than franchise food🙂

[@kinjiru731]

I'm jealous of Mr. Adams, that looked so good. Love how you even branded the McGriddle with a "T".

[@gamermanzeake]

I don't think there is any more wholesome of a channel, on this platform!

[@WritingFighter]

He's the Bob Ross of 18th Century cooking.

[@AlphaMom55]

I love how excited to taste the first dish this gentleman was. 😊 Also, he didn’t wanna disappoint Mr. Adams. 😂 Precious.

[@CormacHolland]

If you enjoyed this video, Townsends has many more similar style videos on his channel that I highly recommend

[@AlphaMom55]

@@CormacHollandmuchísimas gracias. I’ve been subscribed for a while but didn’t remember ever watching Townsends’ videos. I’m definitely gonna check out some more from this channel. Bendiciones. 🙏🏽💙

[@bunnyslippers191]

@@AlphaMom55 Oh, you are in for a treat! Several of the recipes Jon has done have become staples in my and my extended family's cooking.

[@AlphaMom55]

@@bunnyslippers191 oh, wow! What a blessing. I’m from Guatemala and I learned a lot of cooking from my Tía and beloved Uncle Tex, a native Texan. Food is a big part of my culture and as mother to half a dozen kids and serving in meals ministry, food became one of the main ways I show love. I look forward to watching and learning from these videos. Bendiciones. 💙🙏🏽

[@michaelstein7510]

@@AlphaMom55 It sounds like you would also love Kent Rollins’ cooking channel, as well, if you haven’t discovered that already. He’s a true American cowboy, and an amazing cook. Townsends other cooking videos are also a great watch.

[@mrkku123]

Jon looked so aggressive going in for those bites, that's when you know its good 😂

[@robzinawarriorprincess1318]

Hurray for Jon and John! We just re-watched the John Adams series, and my husband ran out and bought the David McCullough book before the week was out.

[@peterott-tn6pf]

Jon, they look ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I'm definitely putting those in my cookbook. So long McDonalds and hello to the Townsends breakfast sandwich!!!!! You guys NEVER fail to deliver great content! I love the time travel food series...AWESOME!!!

[@dattebenforcer]

He'll have to sell those iron rings to get the shape right.

[@ragnkja]

@@dattebenforcer You could use a circular metal cookie cutter of the appropriate size, or a ring mould.

[@dattebenforcer]

@@ragnkja Cookie cutters are pretty thin afaik, will it withstand the heat?

[@JerryB507]

@@dattebenforcer I have several old tuna cans. The problem with tuna cans now days is the cans are press formed and you don't have two ends to cut out.

[@ragnkja]

@@dattebenforcer Then maybe a ring mould that’s made for cooking in is best. The ones made for eggs tend to have a handle that sticks up, making them even easier to, well, handle.

[@Oriansenshi]

I am so glad that this became a series. It is so unique and interesting

[@nicktimm2086]

Please keep this series going! What would Washington say about an MRE?

[@JohnE9999]

Compared to what soldiers got back in the day, he'd probably consider it a vast improvement.

[@DrSabot-A]

Being able to eat a full meal that will fill you for a whole day would make an average 1800s soldier fall in love. The taste (lack of) might send them into catatonic shock though

[@rogerxxxxxxx]

Washington might say, "... Not enough pork?"

[@breecekong5821]

Absolutely love these 18th century takes on modern foods, this ones great!

[@pek5117]

Looked fantastic. The metal ring and the T brand were great! During college I lived next to a small independent supermarket and they sold a box of hamburger patties that tasted exactly the same as McDonald's sausage patties. Was really easy and cheap to make my own McMuffins at home.

[@middlega]

fwiw WM's Great Value brand sausage (the microwave kind) is a VERY close match to McDs sausage in terms of flavor (or was the last time I checked a couple years ago anyway)

[@Flamezy86]

Will we someday get a time traveler cookbook?

[@William-Morey-Baker]

he can't predict the future... what is he? some kind of time traveler?!

[@savethehumanz9205]

Give Paul Revere a BLT or some southern bbq

[@Reelunique]

You make history fun. Kids need more people like you in our schools. So many children don’t know History anymore.

[@SheyD78]

My god they look delicious. I've never been a fan of the sausage McMuffin, mostly due to their sausage patty, but even at their best they couldn't begin to compare to these. I might only allow myself to make one a year unless I want to up my exercise quota (and I don't) but they look so worth the effort.

[@caden5712]

This is an amazing concept! I love the coziness of all of your videos. They help me feel calm as I'm heading to bed.

[@restorer19]

Jon is incredibly skilled at this time travel business. No other person, with just the clothes on their back, could have an egg ring made, and obtain all these ingredients, just to present an Egg McMuffin to John Adams.

[@nunuvyerbizniz6803]

These episodes really are so fun! I'm sure it really gets the creativity flowing when you're trying to think of how to make these recipes.

[@delta7890]

Love this series!

[@macsarcule]

I love this series so much! I usually get a little teary-eyed watching because I know my late fiancé, Little Bunny Sunshine, would have loved them too because they’re so fun, beautiful, and sweet, and because she would see how happy Jon is making them, and nothing could make her happier than seeing someone do what makes them happy! Hooray for everyone who works so hard at Townsends on all the things they love! 🥹💜

[@michaelcannistraci95]

Mr. Adams, dear Mr. Adams

[@MetalsirenIXI]

Heck yeah, McMuffin!

[@jimberglund6979]

The shaping ring was an excellent inclusion!

[@Myndir]

Yes, it creates a very modern look, like something in a fancy but chain bistro.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Some of the greatest innovations require little technology.

[@tjthedogtrainer]

love the series concept, just something different and fun! Great job as always

[@godofuwu9905]

Glad to see more of this series!

[@J-146]

I love this series . It’s great to see what ingredients were available back then and most people would never know just how different the available ingredients were. Great video 🔥

[@Drangir]

This series has crazy and funny premise, I love the direct approach as "we" need to present dishes to people from the past xD

[@asinatrafanatic2697]

This one was probally my favorite out of the series. It seems like you really love your work, and for that I envy you. Take care on the frontier, fellow countrymen!

[@Emmaria_]

I love this series, learning what ingredients they had at the time and brainstorming how to make modern dishes with them is fantastic

[@ajdigifuture4910]

So awesome!!!!! Every episode is priceless!!!!!

[@takaela]

i am loving the time travel food series! the time vortex may never be the same again!

[@nickdirienzo2849]

This is an inspired idea for a cooking series. Once again, great video! I'm so glad to see content like this on PrudeTube. It's informative, compelling, and thought provoking material. Things you wouldn't normally get from a cooking series... Never stop and God Speed!😁

[@Yesica1993]

I love this series! I don't even like most cooking channels. I can't cook for anything. But this helps bring history to life in such a delightful way.

[@JohnToddTheOriginal]

I love these time travel episodes.

[@parazest]

Great series. This one was one of my favorites. Keep 'em coming...

[@ThePinnacleSFA]

this series is absolute gold always looking forward to your videos :)

[@busydadscooking001]

I love this new time travel mini series!

[@CactusJackIV]

Been following for years. Always love the cooking episodes. A chef/cook was very important for l parts if life(especially home life)

[@MysteryD]

These are by far my favorite of your videos.

[@richardprescott6322]

Thanks

[@askmeaboutmattweiner]

This is by far my favorite series. It's so charming and cozy while also being very informative and entertaining.

[@WritingFighter]

I want them to do chocolate chip cookies! An American working with Tollhouse (yes that Tollhouse) came up with them on the eve of WWII. They never existed prior! Can Jon make one out of 18th Century supply and cookery?

[@thembones1895]

Great concept and execution. Enjoyed watching this. Thank you.

[@Bernandez4139]

Ex-McDonalds employee here. They break the yolks for the McMuffins round eggs. The egg tool is this pair of plastic tweezers with prongs on the bottom for quickly breaking a bunch of yolks, and tweezers on the front for picking out eggshells. Instead of the old ring on grill method, they're now made in non-stick dishes set into trays that go into convection ovens. Of course they didn't have teflon in the 18th century. Just figured I'd mention it. Also always go for round egg over folded egg. The folded eggs come pre formed and pre cooked in a package, and are only reheated in the oven. BTW that branding iron is pure style.

[@alisonramser7046]

Loving this series!!

[@JoshuaMiller-ny5uf]

Excellent. It's nice seeing more of this series.

[@DGR_Dave]

Thank you for your incredible content. I just discovered the channel about a week ago and never realized how much I needed it! Looking forward to watching your future releases as well as going back through your older ones as well!

[@0x0404]

Congrats on this series. Modern food made with historical ingredients is already a good idea but the time travel aspect spices it up.

[@kyleoren4212]

Loving the time travel videos. Its a great idea!

[@ryanbuckley3314]

Such an easy channel to watch. Thanks everybody for the videos.

[@Mike_Greentea]

Another excellent production 👌

[@robbabcock_]

Thanks for a very fun episode!

[@christopherwray4788]

This is torturous to watch right now on a Saturday morning with an empty fridge

[@vanessacole2547]

I love this time travel food series-thank you!

[@carsonsmiley9231]

This is a cool episode. Thank you.

[@robertcole9391]

Excellent video John! I love it!

[@aaronon9712]

Loving this series

[@abou824]

One of my favorite series on this channel. So fun to see the ingenuity!!

[@Kingsammich2]

I really love this series! So cool to see how it would have been made back then. Please keep making these 👍🏻

[@KalelSonOfDurel]

This is an awesome concept! More!

[@kenbrockfarm8656]

I am realllyyyyy enjoying this Time Travel series!

[@ccrs776]

The both look delicious! This time travel videos are fun!

[@HawkIAth]

Those both look amazing! Nice work!

[@LisaStojanovski]

This series is awesome!!!

[@diablog1621]

I love this series, please keep this going

[@glorialange6446]

Love love this series quite an original idea and the whole concept works I want more!!! Thank you.

[@tommyboston1453]

i love this channel i live in Quincy MA. every step i take im walking all over the history of our nation right where it began! god bless you!!

[@laguanlee]

Yum!!! another great recipe from Townsends

[@Daniel_Jed]

These videos is a cool concept...keep up the great work!

[@sarahcrews2544]

I’m having a really hard day. Thank you for this upload. It really brightened my day.

[@mikehowell2279]

This is great! I love this series so much. Making myself some sausage egg and cheese biscuits while I watch 😁

[@alexandersnider734]

This series if AWESOME. Keep it going! Would love to see an 18th century burrito

[@Cormonkey18]

Looks absolutely delicious! The sausage might be a bit thick 😂

[@sundarpichai940]

Just a bit!

[@tomhenry897]

Honest measurement

[@mahna_mahna]

A hair.

[@KeenanMcCormick]

Stretch that 1 patty into 3 from mcdonalds easy

[@DavidGossMusic]

This series and anything on the homestead are my absolute favorites on the channel!

[@judsonbaker8128]

These videos are fabulous

[@calebmoore1337]

I’m here for this as a series!

[@jeremyberns3505]

I just love watching you make things from scratch. And the historical accuracy. My mouth and brain are salivating.

[@Ayixlia]

I love this man, he is so awesome and so cool I always smile the way he finds and gets his ingredients and at his final results after he finises making the food. It always makes me smile!

[@CinnamonToastKing]

I cant get enough of this series.

[@Cantimule]

These time travel segments are my favorite! 😍

[@TomatePasFraiche]

Yes! Looks amazing, Time travel food became quickly my new favorite series!

[@diggydog1392]

This is a great video idea! Very fun, keep it up!

[@narm_greyrunner]

I really love this series.

[@barber0611]

those were a mouth full John!....looks so delicious.....love watching you cook.....and time travel

[@CharliMorganMusic]

This series is so much fun.

[@justineckart549]

This was such a wonderful video. This channel has been absolutely stellar lately. Quite a feat considering it’s already impeccable quality. Those sandwiches looked amazing. The series concept is so good. This man is such a treasure. I could not ever say enough good. After watching Mr. Adams indulge in one of the modern world’s finest overindulgence, it would be entertaining to see him react to the fact that we sell literally millions of those sandwiches every single day in this country. Pretty wild stuff.

[@gametime_flip2611]

Such a nice video to start my Sunday.

[@terryt.1643]

I absolutely love this series! It is such a fun concept. Great job, wish I could give you more than one thumbs up! A wonderful start to my day. 🥰💕❤️👍👍