Boudin Bakery

Boudin Bakery is a bakery based in San Francisco, California, known for its sourdough bread. It was established in 1849 by Isidore Boudin, son of a family of master bakers from Burgundy, France, by blending the sourdough prevalent among miners in the California Gold Rush with French techniques.

History

The Boudin Bakery was established in 1849 by Isidore Boudin, who was a master baker from France. The bakery is known for being the oldest continuously operating business in San Francisco. The bakery's original sourdough starter, which is a mixture of flour and water that captures wild yeast, is still used in the bakery's bread today.

Sourdough Bread

Boudin Bakery's sourdough bread is known for its distinctive taste, which is a result of the lactic acid produced by the lactobacilli in the sourdough starter. The bread is made using a process that involves a long fermentation period. The bakery's sourdough bread is considered a symbol of San Francisco and is a popular tourist attraction.

Locations

Boudin Bakery has several locations in California, including San Francisco, Sacramento, and San Diego. The flagship location in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf includes a bakery museum and a demonstration bakery where visitors can watch the bread-making process.

See Also

• List of bakeries
• Sourdough
• Bakery