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August 12, 2024 3 mins
In this episode of the Breaking Bread Podcast, host Rachel Parker takes listeners on a historical journey to the accidental creation of sourdough around 12,000 BCE in the Jordan Valley. The story is centered around a pregnant woman named Adah who forgets a bowl of wheat paste on the counter while on a break, resulting in a bubbly mixture that bakes into a delectable loaf of bread, marking the birth of sourdough. The episode anticipates a follow-up on sourdough starters, diving into the process of creating and maintaining your own. Rachel also hints towards sparking a debate on whether to name your starters, indicating an engaging and informative episode ahead.
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