Gold-Rush Roots Live On in Boudin Bakery's Sourdough
TL;DR
San Francisco's Boudin Bakery markets sourdough claimed to descend from a Gold Rush-era starter; while the exact lineage isn't verified, the loaves are iconic, shipped nationwide, and home bakers can cultivate their own long-lasting starter from flour and water to carry on the tradition.
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