San Francisco Sourdough Bread

This San Francisco sourdough recipe uses a starter and yeast to make a chewy, tasty white bread with a topping of chopped onion for an extra kick.

• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)

Step 2

Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add warm milk and margarine. Stir in starter. Mix in remaining 3 3/4 cups flour gradually; you may need to add more flour depending on the climate.

Step 3

Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough into a greased bowl, turn once to oil surface, and cover. Allow to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Punch down dough; cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide dough in half and shape into 2 loaves. Place loaves on a greased baking pan. Allow to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Stir together egg and water in a small bowl until well combined. Brush over the tops of loaves, then sprinkle with onion.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until loaves are golden brown and cooked through, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a loaf should read 190 degrees F (88 degrees C).