4500 year old yeast made delicious bread

This is so interesting. I tried to do the link to him on Twitter, but it did not work.

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I also read this article, interesting! I think we will have to wait for the lab results to see if there is any of the 4500 year old yeast spores in this starter or if he actually started a new starter in the week it took to activate it.

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I’m curious about the lab results too

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I’m sure it’ll be something unexpected!

This whole subject was discussed in great detail on a podcast. Ologies with Alie Ward had Seamus on as a guest, and the subject was called Gastroegyptology. Very interesting and a fun listen, and your question will be answered about how the lab results panned out. Her podcast covers various science topics and is always wonderful.

Will check it out – thanks!