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BREAD BAKING with Seamus Blackley

Smologies with Alie Ward

CHAPTER

The Art and Science of Bread Baking

In this chapter, the speaker explores the deep connections between bread baking and the development of civilization, drawing on personal experiences from a tech career to amateur gastro-Egyptologist. They highlight the historical significance of fermentation in agrarian societies and the role of yeast in creating fluffy breads, along with the influence of ancient cultures on modern practices. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, the chapter emphasizes the enduring simplicity and nourishment offered by traditional bread-making techniques.

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