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San Francisco Sourdough Bread

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"Use a good sourdough starter, one you have tended to, for best flavor."
San Francisco Sourdough Bread Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 160 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 2 loaves

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 3/4 cups bread flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter
  • 1 extra large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and dry yeast. Add milk and softened butter or margarine. Stir in starter. Mix in up to 3 3/4 cups flour gradually, you may need more depending on your climate.
  2. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turn once to oil surface, and cover. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
  3. Punch down, and let rest 15 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place on a greased baking pan. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.
  4. Brush egg wash over tops of loaves, and sprinkle with chopped onion.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or till done.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2004 by CHRISTMASMOM 
I haven't tried this recipe yet, I just wanted to point out that sourdough starters made in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2005 by HEYNOW1 
Unfortunatly, my established starter was dumped down the drain by a well meaning... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 19, 2003 by A. FRIEND 
Excellent sourdough bread. Makes wonderful croutons. Used the "Sourdough Starter II" recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE 
I used the "Sourdough Starter" by Esther Nelson, from this website. I replaced 1-1/4c of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by CHRISTINACOX 
This didn't taste like sour dough bread but it DID taste like good white bread. I blame my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by JT 
This is by far the best sourdough bread I've made. I place sesame seeds on top instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by SLAM889 
The bread was good! I am new to sourdough so my started needed to be a little better. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by MICHELLECA 
This was a good bread but it didn't taste like sourdough bread and I used a great sourdough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by ANUTTE 
After got my starter right this bread turned out fantastic. Gave it to my mom for Moms Day MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by LIZ1888 
Easy to prepare and excellent taste. MORE

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Nutritional Information
San Francisco Sourdough Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 145

  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 11mg
  • Sodium: 267mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 5.1g

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