The 18th-century bread that many people simply didn't want to eat

The Food Nobody Wanted: Sourdough Bread · 11:13 · Video: Townsends · Watch at the source

In short: Before it became a culinary trend, sourdough was a product of pure necessity. This video explores the history of 'Old Dough' and why this specific type of leaven was often met with public resistance.

Known in the 18th century as Leaven or Old Dough bread, sourdough was not initially a choice made by enthusiasts but a result of practical constraints. The video examines the specific processes used to create this bread and explores the reasons behind its lack of popularity among the general population at the time.

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