Sourdough bread traces back as far as the Egyptians of 1500 BC, and has been popular throughout the ages. It was commonly used during the Gold Rush of 1849, and some San Francisco bakeries can trace their sourdough starters back to that time. As you might guess if you don’t already know, San Francisco is famous for its sourdough bread, and with good reason. It’s the best I’ve ever tasted.
When I was in high school in California, my church youth group took a trip to SF, where I purchased a loaf of sourdough bread. I proudly brought it home as a gift for my family. My mom was irritated, saying I didn’t need to be buying food for us. Of course, that wasn’t my thinking. I just knew my family would enjoy it. Had a bought Ghirardelli chocolate, I doubt she would have objected, and I’m thinking that’s what really got to her. She wanted chocolate and instead I brought home bread. Oh well, live and learn. When I visited my mom in Minneapolis last year, we bought plenty of goodies. Not a single loaf of bread.
There aren’t too many places I can buy sourdough bread around here, but I do know of one bakery. So in honor of National Sourdough Bread day, I plan to stop by there this weekend. I hope you can celebrate in a similar way!
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I love sourdough bread, and have fond memories of the R.I.P. sourdough starter I tried to cultivate once. It was a complete failure, but perhaps I’ll give it another try down the road. In the meantime, anytime I’m near a bakery with sourdough being made I’m getting me a loaf…or two. Would love to get to San Fran one day and try the “real” stuff!
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There’s nothing like San Francisco sourdough! But others can come close, and I’m always willing to try it out.
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I love sourdough bread, but I think the grocery store bread is a far cry from the real thing. Chocolate would have been nice, but authentic sourdough bread…that cannot be beat!
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That was my thinking!
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My favorite sandwich bread! Looks delish.
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I know, I want a slice! Or two.
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LOVE good sourdough!
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I had no idea we were celebrating sourdough today. I love that you brought home a loaf – that was a lovely gesture whether it was appreciated or not! Thanks for the history and story-telling!
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I think ultimately it was appreciated. Just took my mom by surprise, I guess. Anyway, I sure enjoyed it!
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Thank you for subscribing! I’m sorry I didn’t answer earlier. Somehow your message ended up in my spam folder.
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