Recipes > Bread Machine San Francisco Sourdough Bread Find A Store Bread Machine San Francisco Sourdough Bread With a crisp crust, a light crumb, and a tangy taste, this sourdough bread is an excellent version of the world-famous bread from the City by the Bay. Yield 1 loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews IngredientsSmall Loaf (1-pound bread machine)1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water3/4 cup Sourdough Starter2 1/4 cups bread flour2 teaspoons granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry YeastMedium Loaf (1 1/2-pound bread machine)3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water1 cup Sourdough Starter3 cups bread flour1 tablespoon granulated sugar2 teaspoons salt1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry YeastLarge Loaf (2-pound bread machine)3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water1 1/4 cups Sourdough Starter4 cups bread flour1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar2 1/2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon Red Star Active Dry Yeast InstructionsHave water at 80ºF and all other ingredients at room temperature. Place ingredients in pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select basic cycle and medium/normal crust. Do not use delay timer. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading. The dough should be in a soft, tacky ball. If it is dry and stiff, add water, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet and sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time. Remove bread when cycle is finished; cool on wire rack. NotesGet Traditional Bread Making Method here. Photo by Jen Schall. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast