Boudin Bakery has been in business since 1849. They are known for their famous Sour Dough bread. Mrs. Louise Boudin was quite the businesswoman and made the company what it is today. Sourdough bread is made in the shapes of teddy bears, turtles, alligators, and more. They sell light and dark bread, croissants, and much more. The Sour Dough bread has only four ingredients: mother dough, flour, salt, and water. The sourdough bread is made with a mother dough with Lactobacillus sanfrancisco bacteria in motion, giving it a uniquely sourdough taste that can only be produced in San Francisco.
My friend and I ate several times at Boudin Bakery, along Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco. I ordered the Turkey and Avocado sandwich on a croissant and Clam Chowder soup in a sourdough bread bowl. My friend had the same, except she had tomato basil soup. Our food was excellent and came to our table quickly. Later, I ordered some hot chocolate which was perfect with lots of chocolate.
The bakery is constantly very busy with people buying various pieces of bread and ordering food. I enjoyed the museum upstairs that tells about the history of Boudin over the years. I enjoyed watching their big commercial ovens and the operation of making the various pieces of bread. The bread only takes five to twenty minutes to bake, depending on the size of the loaf of bread they are baking.
Boudin Bakery has something for everyone. They have a vast menu and many gift items available. I purchased a can of clam chowder soup and drank chocolate to take home and enjoy in the long winter months. I ate an Almond Croissant that was filled with almond paste, and it was outstanding in taste and flavor. I would highly recommend going to Boudin Bakery in San Francisco, California.
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