MISTER BAKER'S Authentic San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread Starter and Mixes

Just picture yourself relaxing on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. You hear the ring, ring sounds of the San Francisco's cable car going down the track. In the distance is the beautiful majestic Golden Gate Bridge. The sounds of sea gulls as they rest on the dock pilings, the smell of the salty ocean air. Your waiter brings you clam chowder or chili in a sourdough bread bowl, made from a warm, freshly baked round loaf of San Francisco Sourdough bread. Nothing beats the tangy taste and chewy texture of true San Francisco sourdough bread. Delicious...!!!

The sourdough loaf is a work of art itself. From its cut design on its hard crust to its delicious soft interior, this bread has a unique flavor that is hard to resist. San Francisco sourdough bread is regarded as the benchmark by which all other sourdough breads are judged.

San Francisco is often thought of as the sourdough capital of the United States, probably because sourdough bread has remained popular there ever since Gold Rush days. Early San Francisco settlers discovered that it was the air along the Golden Gate that gave their bread its unique and delicious tangy taste. The superior taste gave birth to the now famous San Francisco bakeries of Toscana, Parisian, and Colombo. Ever since, the mysterious sourdough bread has remained a popular staple on San Francisco tables for its many visitors and locals alike.

Now, Mister Baker is sharing with you his own family's San Francisco's sourdough starter culture and favorite recipes so that you may recreate a true San Francisco tradition in your own home - wherever that may be...!

You probably have tasted this delicious bread, even if you do not live in San Francisco. Many restaurants now list on their daily menu, San Francisco sourdough french bread. Served with shellfish or seafood, sourdough french bread can be served with most dishes, including red meats and poultry. With its crunchy crust and original sour taste, this is the perfect bread for any occasion, in San Francisco or wherever you are...!

Nothing though, can compare to the taste of a warm, fresh baked loaf of sourdough bread right from your own oven. The kitchen filled with the wonderful aromas of fresh baked bread. Hmmmm...!!!

To make San Francisco sourdough bread, you must first obtain some San Francisco sourdough yeast. The only way to bake real San Francisco sourdough bread is to use a yeast culture from San Francisco. In any case, you cannot make authentic San Francisco sourdough bread with just any sourdough starter. And most definitely not with starters made from supermarket yeasts like Fleischmann's or Red Star. Those yeasts are strictly to be used for your traditional yeast breads.

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Click for a larger image Click for a larger image	Mister Baker's San Francisco Sourdough Bread Starter and Gift Packet Stock# SDSYEAST   $3.95 Now you can produce authentic San Francisco sourdough in your kitchen, both by hand and in home baking machines with Mister Baker's sourdough starter. Contains sourdough culture and unbleached, white flour. Doesn't contain bulk fillers, commercial yeast or preservatives. Make your own delicious breads, pancakes, waffles and more. It's renewable...! Just follow the easy instructions and traditional recipes that are included with each San Francisco Sourdough Starter Packet. Makes a very welcomed special gift. A Nice San Francisco Tradition...! Ideal for gift baskets, conventions, trade shows, give-a-ways or unique travel souvenirs, for that special time and place. This colorful gift packet of San Francisco Sourdough Starter is mailable, just fill out the address and add a stamp. You or your gift may recreate a true San Francisco tradition in your own home - wherever that may be...!
Click for a larger image	35 oz. Luminarc® French Glass Sourdough Starter Crock Stock# SDGCROCK   $9.95 Yankee Grocery is proud to present Luminarc® which is Arc International's brand of glassware designed for everyday use. Luminarc® French Glass Hi-fi Canette Jars do not contain lead or other harmful chemicals. Luminarc® French glass Hi-fi Canette jars are designed for food or storage use in homes and restaurants. All Hi-fi Canette jars have a 3-1/2 inch round opening for easy filling and removal of jar contents. Store and protect your San Francisco Sourdough Starter between uses in this easy to clean, gleaming, 35 oz. Luminarc® French glass Sourdough Starter crock. The warmth of natural glass combined with a simple, functional design is what makes this Luminarc® storage jar so appealing. Unless you're removing or refilling, there's no need to open the Sourdough Starter crock; the clear glass lets you see how much is left inside. Never use metal bowls or containers when working with sourdough. Natural acids will react with the aluminum, silver, or steel material, corroding them and ruining the flavor and health of your San Francisco Sourdough Starter. The complete 35 oz. Luminarc® glass Sourdough Starter crock also includes a rubber gasket, a durable glass lid and secure side latch. When the starter is very active, remove the gasket. When the starter is dormant, replace the rubber gasket to create a seal to lock in goodness and freshness. Glass crocks are easy to clean with soap and water. When not in use for your sourdough starter, use it as a storage jar. Our high-quality Luminarc® glass storage jar, is handsome enough to display on your kitchen counter. These attractive airtight Luminarc® glass storage jars seal so securely you could even use them for canning, so you can just imagine how fresh your coffee, cookies, cereal, and other staples will keep. Bugs and other pest can't penetrate either to destroy your pantry or kitchen supplies. Great for a vacation cottage or cabin. The Luminarc® storage jar is the perfect choice for your flour, rice, sugar, tea, pasta, beans, garden seeds and other dried goods. Over time, the rubber seals become warped due to pressure, washing, or frequent contact with oils and acids in foods. Replacing the seals periodically, ensures the stored food remains fresh and flavorful - our Luminarc® Hi-fi Canette Replacement Rubber Gaskets are listed below. Order several Luminarc® Glass Sourdough Starter crocks, and a spare package of replacement rubber seals. Use one crock as a special gift or house warming surprise...! Out of Stock
Click for a larger image	Four Piece Wooden Spoon Collection Stock# SDS4WDSP   $4.95 All the great chefs and cooks know the value of real wood kitchen utensils. Everyone knows the value of real wood products. We offer a nice basic collection of FOUR (4) wooden spoons; 10, 11 with top scraper edge, 12, and 14 inch sizes, which are just right for your kitchen and making sourdough. They don't rust or get hot or cold easily. They don't scratch non-stick cookware. They feel good and look great. These wooden spoons are great for mixing, stirring, or serving that special something you made for guests. Never use metal kitchen utensils when working with sourdough. The natural acids will react with aluminum, silver, or steel kitchen utensils, corroding them and ruining the flavor and health of your San Francisco Sourdough Starter. These quality wooden spoons are covered by a "No Questions Asked" warranty. If any problems occur, return them to the manufacturer for a free replacement.
Click for a larger image	35 oz Luminarc® Glass Crock and San Francisco Sourdough Starter Packet Combination Stock# SDYTCRCL   $12.95 This starter combination contains the 35 oz. Luminarc® glass Sourdough Starter crock and San Francisco Sourdough Starter Packet. Add water and flour according to the included directions to make your sourdough starter. Additional recipes are also included. When you are done, this decorative crock makes the perfect vessel for storing your sourdough starter in the refrigerator between uses. It also will look great in your kitchen if you use it for storage of rice, dried beans or other pantry purposes. Makes a nice "Thank You" gift for a special cooking friend...! Out of Stock
Click for a larger image	Baking with Sourdough Cookbook by Sara Pitzer Stock# SDBAKEBK   $4.95 We most commonly associate sourdough bread with San Francisco. The wonderful romance and long history of this baking technique is truly special. And so is the delicious taste...! Let Sara Pitzer teach you how to use and enjoy this unique culinary style of baking. She will start off and show you how to start your own sourdough starter. You will then use it to create sourdough bread and other wonderful treats such as sourdough chocolate cake, sourdough zucchini bread, sourdough pretzels, pancakes, biscuits, and more...! A great how-to-book with 32 pages of sourdough information along with many tasty recipes. Happy Eating... Enjoy...!
Click for a larger image	35 oz Luminarc® Glass Crock, Sourdough Starter Packet and Baking with Sourdough Cookbook Stock# SDCRBKCL   $17.25 A winning collection for everyone. Save 10% on our entire San Francisco Sourdough collection. Comes complete with our Luminarc® glass starter crock, San Francisco Sourdough starter packet and Baking with Sourdough Cookbook. Very nice introduction gift to San Francisco sourdough bread baking...! Out of Stock
Click for a larger image	TriompheTM and Luminarc® Replacement Orange Rubber Gaskets - Seals - Rings. Package of Six (6). Stock# LMORGSEALS   $6.25 Over time, the rubber seal rings on any glass storage jar become cracked and warped due to years of cleaning and washing, or simply wear out. Replacing the TriompheTM or Luminarc® rubber gasket seals on your glass storage jars periodically, ensures the stored products in the jars remains fresh and flavorable longer. We offer two (2) types of replacement rubber gaskets or seals. For canning purposes, we suggest using the Luminarc® Hi-Fi Canette replacement "White Rubber Seals" with the special NEW easy open, state-of-the-art gasket design, listed above. Once you cut the special tab, air will enter the jar for easy opening. If you want to seal your jars for general storage purposes, these replacement orange rubber gaskets are perfect for that. With new orange rubber replacement seals, your closed glass storage jars are water tight and air tight - perfect for the storage of flavor and humidity sensitive foods and spices including brown sugar, teas, and coffee. Bugs and other pest can't penetrate either to destroy your pantry or bulk kitchen food supplies. Orange Rubber Replacement Gaskets (66 x 93 x 3) fits all TriompheTM and Luminarc® standard 3-1/2" mouth opening glass storage jars. Order several packages of Replacement TriompheTM and Luminarc® Orange Rubber Seals - Rings. Gasket size is 2-5/8 inch I.D. by 3-11/16 inch O.D. by 7/64 inch Thick. Imported from France. Package of six (6) replacement orange rubber gaskets.
Click for a larger image	Mister Baker's Sourdough Bread Mix Stock# SDBREDMX   $4.25 In the past, you could only find authentic sourdough bread in San Francisco. Now, with Mister Baker's Sourdough Style Bread Mix, you can make delicious bread with authentic sourdough flavor anytime. Sourdough bread - a San Francisco tradition is now a gourmet treat ... with extra added convenience. You only add water...! Let your hands or machine do the rest and then bake. Mister Baker's Sourdough Style Bread Mix is so easy to make and just as delicious. Now you can produce San Francisco style sourdough bread in your kitchen, both by hand and in your home baking machine with Mister Baker's easy sourdough bread mix. Instructions for both conventional ovens and bread machines are found on the bread mix label. The wonderful aroma of this sourdough bread will make it hard for you to wait for it to bake...! Yields one (1) - 9 in. x 5 in. Approx. Size Loaf. Better get two bread mixes, and hide one for the surprise guests that will be dropping in for a visit. Sourdough toast is very light, tangy and melts in your mouth with fresh butter and your favorite jam or jelly. Hmmm... Good...!!!
Click for a larger image	Mister Baker's Sourdough Biscuit Mix Stock# SDBISQMX   $4.25 Using only the freshest baking ingredients, makes Mister Baker's Sourdough Biscuit Mix a truly superior mix. These easy to prepare mixes were inspired by California's pioneering tradition of baking with sourdough for zesty, hearty flavor. You only add water and then bake. Now you can produce San Francisco sourdough biscuits in your kitchen, both by hand and in home baking machines with Mister Baker's sourdough biscuit mix. The results are delicious and tangy Sourdough Biscuits for which there is only one word in the dictionary to described them - "Heavenly"...! Yields about nine (9) - 2 in. Biscuits. Better get two mixes, and hide one for a later surprise...!
Click for a larger image	Mister Baker's Sourdough Waffle and Pancake Mix Stock# SDWAPKMX   $4.25 Now you can produce San Francisco sourdough waffle and pancakes in your own kitchen. These easy to prepare mixes were inspired by California's pioneering tradition of baking with sourdough for zesty, hearty flavor. Just add water and pour a large spoonful onto your hot griddle or cast iron frying pan. They are so easy to make, tasty and just delicious. Sourdough pancakes and waffles are invariably light, tangy and melt in your mouth...! You can spruce up your breakfast by serving them with strawberries or other fresh fruit that is available. Add butter, your favorite syrup and enjoy...! Oh... what a breakfast treat...!!! Yields about nine (9) - 4 in. Pancakes or five (5) - 9 in Waffles.
Click for a larger image	Mister Baker's Sourdough Mix Collection Stock# SD3MIXCL   $11.45 A Tasty Collection of ALL 3 sourdough mix varieties listed above. Try all three of Mister Baker's Sourdough Style Mixes - inspired by California's pioneering tradition of baking with sourdough for zesty, hearty flavor. A delicious collection of Sourdough Style Family Mixes that are easy to prepare and use in your family kitchen. Instructions for both conventional ovens and bread machines are found on the mix label. Now at a 10% savings. Mister Baker's sourdough collection is wonderful for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Makes great sandwiches of every variety, for a taste you'll long remember...!
Click for a larger image	Deluxe San Francisco Sourdough Baking Collection Stock# SDDLUXCL   $25.55   SAVE on the Sourdough Colletion If you like San Francisco's cable cars, the majestic Golden Gate bridge, and the delicious taste of San Francisco's sourdough bread, then this ultimate deluxe San Francisco Sourdough baking collection is just for you...! It includes a Mister Baker's sourdough starter packet, our 35 oz. Luminarc® glass starter crock, Baking with Sourdough Cookbook, 4 piece wooden spoon collection and one container of Mister Baker's Sourdough Bread Mix - all at a 10% savings to you. Try this truly exciting sourdough collection just once, and you'll wonder how you ever got along without it. Makes a nice wedding or shower gift for the future bride. An absolutely delicious and tasty... SURPRISE...!!! Out of Stock

Please visit our comprehensive sourdough bread glossary for helpful ideas and definitions of sourdough baking terms. If you are just starting out baking sourdough bread for the first time, our sourdough bread glossary will clarify many words and terms that you might not quite understand. We also offer a bread machine symptoms and solutions section, for the many people who bake with bread machines. Lots of helpful suggestions, hints and tips for you. This will lead you to the success of making and baking with a sourdough starter. Nothing can compare to the taste of a warm, fresh baked loaf of San Francisco sourdough bread right from your own oven. Your kitchen is filled with the wonderful aromas of fresh baked bread. Hmmmm...!!!

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