San Francisco Sourdough Bread Recipe

Name: San Francisco Sourdough Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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.

637

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 3/4 cups bread flour, 3 tablespoons white sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, San Francisco Sourdough Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

San Francisco Sourdough Bread

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