The bakers' tall tale has since been discredited. The sourdough bread business rose in San Francisco before California claimed statehood. Boudin Bakery opened in 1849, and it's San Francisco's ...

these immigrants changed the future of sourdough in the United States. Some even founded Boudin Bakery, a cultural institution that still carries a strong presence in San Francisco baking today.

San Francisco's dining scene ... You may want to opt for a classic bread bowl with clam chowder at Boudin's (the original creator of SF's famous sourdough), or visit the heavily lauded Tartine ...