--- product_id: 286815069 title: "Sourdough Culture: A History of Bread Making from Ancient to Modern Bakers" brand: "eric pallant" price: "VT7901" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/286815069-sourdough-culture-a-history-of-bread-making-from-ancient-to store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Sourdough Culture: A History of Bread Making from Ancient to Modern Bakers **Brand:** eric pallant **Price:** VT7901 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sourdough Culture: A History of Bread Making from Ancient to Modern Bakers by eric pallant - **How much does it cost?** VT7901 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/286815069-sourdough-culture-a-history-of-bread-making-from-ancient-to) ## Best For - eric pallant enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eric pallant brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Sourdough Culture: A History of Bread Making from Ancient to Modern Bakers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810w3LbObNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars History that is relatable, humorous, and delicious! *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2021* This book is a smooth and enjoyable read despite being packed full of research and historical facts. The history centers on real people and lived experiences in a way that feels very personal and relatable. Just when the dates and facts start to pile up, Pallant expertly balances it all out with a witty quip or humorous anecdote. The recipes at the end of each chapter beg for a weekend of attention with delicious reward. Perhaps the greatest aspect of this book is that Pallant clearly values curiosity over conclusions. His writing manages to invite reflection on parallels of our past and current politics and society, yet Pallant trusts his readers' perspectives and refrains from drawing and stating conclusions. That means I keep thinking about this book long after I've set it down. I'm pondering historical trajectories, social values, and the millions of bakers that have marched through time and change and will continue to do so into the future. And, of course, I'm also dreaming of tastes and textures of bread shaped by place, culture, and history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An Incredible History of Bread by a Scholar and Storyteller *by D***L on Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022* I have been baking bread for decades, but Eric Pallant's scholarship and storytelling opened my eyes to the importance of bread--and sourdough, in particular--in the history of human culture. He makes the history fascinating and the science accessible as he takes the reader on a 6000 year exploration of human beings' discovery and relationship to this basic food. He anchors the exploration on the story of his own sourdough starter, which he thought may have had its origins in the California Gold Rush.He provides detailed examination of how the industrial revolution changed bread making--particularly through the creation of shelf-stable yeast and mechanized processes--and he celebrates the resurgence of a more traditional, artisan bread culture. In one of the final chapters, he explores the emerging science detailing the health benefits in the use of sourdough cultures for bread making. Whether you are a baker or not, Pallant offers a fun and fascinating read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An eclectic and adventurous history of humankind, told through the lens of breadbaking *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021* What's mankind's greatest invention? Is it the alphabet? The printing press? The light bulb? Eric Pallant's wonderful book makes the provocative case that it may be the humble sourdough. This book is putatively a brief history of breadmaking, amusingly told and engaging in its scope. On another level, though, it's a history of civilization: of the selective breeding of grasses that yielded the grass we know as wheat; of the centuries of refinement of techniques of baking and the microbiologic advent of yeast cultivation; of mass production and free enterprise and specialization. It's a broadly told, expansive view of our world, told with sly wit and woven with humor, that's left me fascinated by lunch and tantalized by the wonder of the world. I recommend it in the highest terms. It's fun and fascinating, witty and wonderful, and altogether surprising in its scope. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/286815069-sourdough-culture-a-history-of-bread-making-from-ancient-to](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/286815069-sourdough-culture-a-history-of-bread-making-from-ancient-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*