Award Winners: Raiders of the Lost Yeast
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Baking Ancient History: From Museum Artifacts to Sourdough Bread
The chapter chronicles a thrilling journey of obtaining live yeast from ancient artifacts at the Museum of Fine Arts to create a unique sourdough starter. It delves into the meticulous process of nurturing the yeast culture, observing its behavior, and baking bread with a potential 4,000-year-old yeast strain. The narrative captures the excitement, wonder, and responsibility of fusing history and science in a delightful culinary experiment.
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