The Breaking Bread Podcast with Rachel Parker

Show Notes: Exploring the World of Flours In this episode of "Exploring the World of Flours," hosted by Rachel Parker, listeners dive into the versatile and fascinating world of flour. Here’s a detailed recap of what was covered: Intro: Rachel introduces the episode's theme: the importance and variety of flour in baking. Segment 1: The Origins of Flour The journey of flour begins with wheat, consi...

In this installment of the Breaking Bread podcast, host Rachel Parker takes listeners on a deep-dive journey into the art and science of bread baking, specifically focusing on mastering sourdough's tangy taste and creating the perfect crumb. The podcast also promises to deliver a unique combination of baking advice and historical context, showcasing how bread from different parts of the world tell...

In the recent episode of "Breaking Bread," hosted by Rachel Parker, she navigates through the less traveled patches of bread history, zeroing in on the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston. The bizarre catastrophe, where a burst tank spelled disaster with over two million gallons of molasses flooding city streets, impacted not just the local community but also the bread industry. The molasses, a...

Show Notes: Bread Superstitions and Folklore In this enchanting episode of "Breaking Bread," host Rachel Parker takes listeners on a whimsical journey through the fascinating world of bread superstitions and folklore. Here’s a detailed recap of what was covered: Intro: Rachel introduces the theme: exploring the intriguing superstitions and folklore surrounding bread, highlighting its magical, luck...

Show Notes: Ancient Grains in Baking In this episode of "Breaking Bread," host Rachel Parker highlights the importance of community sharing and learning in the world of home baking through a touching story by Imke Borawski, a member of their bread-making community. Here's a detailed recap of what was covered: Intro: Rachel introduces the theme: Ancient Grains and their incorporation into baking. H...

Show Notes: The Origins of Bread In this episode of "Breaking Bread," Rachel Parker dives into the fascinating history of one of humanity's oldest and most beloved foods: bread. Here's a detailed recap of what was covered: Intro: Rachel introduces the theme: uncovering the origins and historical significance of bread. The journey begins with the accidental discovery of bread by our hunter-gatherer...

Show Notes: The Science Behind Sourdough Starters Welcome to episode 3 of "Breaking Bread," hosted by Rachel Parker! In this episode, Rachel takes us on an exciting journey into the world of sourdough starter science. Here's a detailed recap of what was covered: Intro: Rachel introduces the topic: the fascinating science behind sourdough starters. Discussion on the transformational process when fl...

In this episode of "Breaking Bread," host Rachel Parker takes listeners on a captivating journey tracing the history of bread—one of humanity's oldest and most cherished foods—from its accidental discovery about 30,000 years ago by our hunter-gatherer ancestors to its role in the formation of early civilizations. Rachel recounts how bread, initially a simple mixture of crushed grains and water bak...

Show Notes: Achieving the Perfect Open Crumb In the latest episode of "Breaking Bread," host Rachel Parker dives into the secrets of achieving that coveted open crumb structure in your bread. Here's a detailed recap of what was covered: Intro: Rachel welcomes listeners and introduces the topic: achieving an Instagram-worthy open crumb. Discussion points include the science of gluten, fermentation,...

Show Notes: Inaugural Episode of "Breaking Bread" Welcome to the inaugural episode of the "Breaking Bread" podcast, hosted by the passionate and experienced Rachel Parker! In this episode, Rachel embarks on an exciting journey through the diverse and captivating world of bread-making. Here's a recap of what was covered: Segment 1: Troubleshooting Sourdough Starters Rachel addresses the common issu...