San Francisco Sourdough Bread

Name: San Francisco Sourdough Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole Active Dry Yeast; 4.75 cups Bread Flour; 0.25 cup Diced Onion; 1 whole Eggs; 2 tbsp Margarine; 1 cup Milk; 2.5 tsp Salt; 1.5 cups Sourdough Starter; 3 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Water

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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

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).