Boudin Bakery was established during the Gold Rush by French immigrant Isidore Boudin, focusing on its signature sourdough bread for nearly two hundred years. The sourdough starter's origins are debated, possibly arriving from France or given by a gold prospector. With a significant French population in San Francisco, Boudin’s bread wagon quickly became a familiar sight. When commercial yeast gained popularity, Boudin Bakery chose to maintain its traditional methods. Boudin's resilience was notably demonstrated when Louise Erni saved the starter during the 1906 earthquake.
Founded in the thick of the Gold Rush by one of San Francisco's French immigrants, Boudin Bakery has been steadfastly producing its distinctive sourdough bread for nearly two centuries.
Boudin's sourdough starter is rumored to be a family heirloom from France or gifted by a gold prospector, enriched with a unique San Francisco airborne yeast.
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