Penn, Robert
Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141988559
- author:
- Penn, Robert
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Cooking, Food & Drink, Baking, Bread,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure Robert Penn's journey to bake bread for his family is a fascinating exploration of our relationship with this staple food. Over the course of a year, he learns how to plant, harvest, thresh and mill his own wheat, uncovering the history behind bread's domestication in the Fertile Crescent. As Penn reconnects with the skill and patience required to cultivate wheat, he gathers knowledge from experts around the world, revealing the resurgence of homebaking today. This book is a celebration of the millennia-old craft of breadmaking, weaving its story into the fabric of humanity. Through his experiences, Penn shares a compelling narrative that will appeal to anyone interested in food, history, and the art of traditional crafts.