RCI-BR.001.0003

San Francisco Sourdough

Origin: San Francisco, California, USAPeriod: 1849 (Gold Rush era)Wikidata: Q1753767

A distinctly tangy sourdough bread shaped by the unique wild yeasts and lactobacilli of the San Francisco Bay Area microclimate.

Defining Characteristics

  • Pronounced sour tang
  • Thick, crackling crust
  • Open, irregular crumb
  • Wild Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis

Also Known As

  • SF Sourdough
  • Gold Rush Bread

Key Techniques

  • Fermentation
  • Kneading