7min chapter

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BREAD BAKING with Seamus Blackley

Smologies with Alie Ward

CHAPTER

Reviving Ancient Yeast: A Culinary Journey

This chapter explores the concept of fungal quiescence and the historical use of ceramics by ancient Egyptians in brewing and baking. It highlights the revival of ancient yeast cultures from pottery, emphasizing the process of sourdough fermentation and the emotional significance of bread baking through the ages.

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