World Eats Bread

World Eats Bread

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World Eats Bread

Synopsis

Is there any food more universally beloved than bread? Travel the globe to meet bakers and their loaves – and fall in love with bread all over again.

Episodes

Season 1

  • Sourdough in San Francisco

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    In San Francisco, naturally leavened bread, aka sourdough, is fueling a bread renaissance – and inspiring bakers to go against the grain.

  • Tortillas in Guatemala

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    In Guatemala, a female-forward coalition of tortilla bosses and chefs fights to get this humble flatbread its due.

  • Ramadan Pide in Turkey

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    This is a tale of two Turkish breads: one that fuels the people, the other that captures this culture’s compassion and generosity.