Chefs share their favorite grocery-store sourdough breads for toast and sandwiches.
With its tangy flavor, chewy texture and versatility, it’s easy to see why sourdough has become a staple for bread lovers. A good loaf can make even the simplest toast or sandwich feel a little more special, so to find the best ones, Eat This, Not That! asked chefs to share their favorite store-bought sourdough breads they recommend most. Here are the top five.
Trader Joe’s San Francisco Style Sourdough
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If you’re looking for that classic sourdough tang without making a trip to a bakery, Trader Joe’s San Francisco Style Sourdough is an easy grocery-store pick. Its texture and signature flavor make it a versatile loaf for everything from morning toast to hearty sandwiches. “It has a nice chewy crust and a sour but not too-sour flavor, which is exactly what I want in a sourdough loaf,” says Marissa Stevens, home chef, founder and recipe developer at Pinch and Swirl.
Publix—GreenWise
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When you want a grocery-store sourdough with plenty of character, Publix GreenWise Sourdough Bread is worth a look. Its tangy flavor and hearty texture make it a natural choice for everything from avocado toast to grilled cheese. “My favorite one is actually just in Publix – it’s the GreenWise brand that you bake at home,” says Christine Pittman, home chef, founder and CEO at COOKtheStory, TheCookful, and COOKforTWO. “It’s par-baked, and I probably buy one a week, and I just love them.” She adds, “You put them straight on the rack in the oven, and they get nice and crunchy on the outside, and so soft and tasty inside. I’m obsessed with them.”
izzio artisan bakery San Francisco Style Batard
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izzio artisan bakery San Francisco Style Batard is a grocery-store sourdough that delivers the tangy flavor, chewy texture, and crisp crust people look for in artisan-style bread, while remaining convenient enough for everyday sandwiches and toast. It only has three ingredients: flour, water and sea salt, which is one reason why it’s highly recommended by Rania Batayneh, MPH, home chef, recipe developer, nutritionist and author of the bestselling book, The One One One Diet: The Simple 1:1:1 Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss. “Baked in small batches, the artisan loaf is known for its naturally tangy flavor, porous crumb and beautifully caramelized crust,” she says. “The bread is made without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, allowing the traditional sourdough process and simple ingredients to shine. Batayneh explains, “Additionally, izzio does not use additives like vinegar to create the sour taste.It’s a flavorful, versatile loaf with a homemade taste perfect for morning toast, a standout sandwich or a slice of French toast.”
Gabriel’s Bakery Organic Sourdough
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With just organic wheat flour, water and salt, Gabriel’s Bakery Organic Sourdough appeals to shoppers who prefer a simple ingredient list without sacrificing the tangy flavor and versatility of sourdough. “The 26-ounce loaf has the classic slightly tart flavor associated with sourdough while keeping the ingredient list refreshingly simple,” says Batayneh. She explains, “With 100 calories, 4 grams of protein, 1 gram of fiber and 0 grams of sugar per slice, it’s a versatile loaf that can go well beyond the basics. Use it to make crisp crostini topped with seasonal ingredients, tear it into a savory bread pudding, or turn leftover slices into crunchy homemade croutons.”
Sprouts Organic Lucky 7 Multigrain Sourdough Bread
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The final brand Batayneh recommends is Sprouts’ Organic Lucky 7 Multigrain Sourdough, which combines a traditional sourdough culture with organic wheat and whole wheat flour, honey, rolled oats, and a blend of seeds including poppy, millet, sunflower, flax and pumpkin. “The result is a hearty loaf with plenty of texture and a subtle sweetness from organic honey,” says Batayneh. She explains, “With its combination of grains and seeds, this sourdough is a flavorful option for recipes where texture matters. Try it in a savory stuffing, bread pudding, homemade croutons or a rustic panzanella salad. The bread is made with organic ingredients and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives.”
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