Seamus Blackley

Seamus Blackley, a polymath and the inventor of the Xbox, shares his captivating journey into bread baking and ancient fermentation. He discusses resurrecting 4,000-year-old Egyptian yeast and the science behind sourdough starters. Seamus dives into the relationship between bread making and civilization, emphasizing its historical significance and emotional connections. He provides practical tips on wild yeast collection and scoring bread, highlighting the joy and simplicity of connecting with our culinary ancestors.