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Isidore Boudin (1849) was a French baker who arrived in San Francisco in 1849 and pioneered the San Francisco sourdough, creating the first loaf of the city’s iconic sourdough bread. He founded Boudin French Bakery in 1849, married Louise Erni in 1873, and together they expanded the bakery, which became known for its sourdough bread and use of a mother‑dough...

Papa Steve is the visionary Master Baker behind Boudin Bakery, whose inspiring journey and passion for baking have shaped the brand's international acclaim and continued longevity.