San Francisco Sourdough Bread
San Francisco Sourdough Bread delivers a tangy, well-developed flavor and a pleasantly chewy crumb, finished with a light onion topping for a savory lift. Using both starter and yeast, it bakes into golden loaves with a crisp crust—ideal for sandwiches, toast, or serving alongside soups and salads.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in San Francisco Sourdough Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk and margarine. Stir in starter. Gradually mix in the remaining 3 3/4 cups flour; you may need to add more flour depending on the climate.
- 2
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turn it once to coat the surface with oil, and cover. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- 3
Punch down the dough; cover and let it rest for 15 minutes. Divide the dough in half and shape into 2 loaves. Place the loaves on a greased baking pan. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
In a small bowl, stir together egg and water until well combined. Brush over the tops of the loaves, then sprinkle with onion.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the loaves are golden brown and cooked through, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a loaf should read 190 degrees F (88 degrees C).
- Calories 134.82 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.83 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 25.2 g 9%
- Total Fat 1.07 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.12 g High --
- Cholesterol 10.05 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 46.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.18 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 32.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 18.63 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
San Francisco Sourdough Bread is made with 10 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 134.82 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is San Francisco Sourdough Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Diced Onion, Eggs, Margarine. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make San Francisco Sourdough Bread?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 134.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is San Francisco Sourdough Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is San Francisco Sourdough Bread healthy?
- San Francisco Sourdough Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 134.82 calories and 4.83 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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