Host Brynne Spencer shares an introduction to breadmaking, the nuances of bread terminology, as well as the origins of bread and its influence on civilization.&nbsp;
 
<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/bread-history-cooking-stone-age-middle-east-archaeology-discovery-a8450276.html">Archaeologists find world's oldest bread and new evidence of sophisticated cooking dating back 14,000 years | The Independent | The Independent</a>
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Un/leavened Bread

Bread has had a long and complicated history. It has seen humanity through the stone age, the growth of societies, through the rise and fall of empires. It has fed both the rich and the poor, and served as a mark of social status and wealth. It continues to serve as a staple around the world. Join your host Brynne Spencer on an adventure through time and carbs while you unpack the history and science behind one of the world's oldest foods. You might want to grab a snack while you listen, because this show is sure to make you hungry.