As someone who bakes sourdough at home weekly, I have a good understanding of the flavor and texture of this type of bread. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of some supermarket loaves, noting good texture, flavor, and crumb. Interestingly, none of the loaves mentioned their salt content, which can significantly impact flavor.

When buying bread, I always inquire about pesticides and herbicide sprays, but most packaging did not mention this. It's reassuring to see supermarkets improving their bread quality, with brands like Jason's and Wildfarmed gaining popularity.

The Best Supermarket Sourdough

Best all-rounder:

• Jason's The Great White sourdough - £2 for 450g at Ocado and Tesco. This loaf had a great taste, nice crumb, and worked well for various dishes.

Best splurge:

• Wildfarmed white sourdough bread - £4 for 600g at Waitrose. This loaf had a great flavor, delicate tang, and stayed fresh for days.

Other Notable Mentions

• Waitrose San Francisco style bloomer - £2.35 for 400g at Waitrose. Tangy flavor and good shape, but a dense crumb.
• Co-op Irresistible sourdough bloomer - £2 for 360g at Co-op. Made from a 12-year-old starter, with okay flavor and good texture.
• Marks & Spencer San Francisco-style sourdough - £2.65 for 400g at M&S. Light tang, open crumb, and decent flavor.
• Sainsbury's Taste the Difference sourdough pave bread - £2.10 for 400g at Sainsbury's. Includes rye flour for extra flavor, but has a flat appearance and dense crumb.
• Aldi white boule sourdough - £1.89 for 400g at Aldi. Impressive texture, but lacking in salt.
• Lidl large white sourdough loaf - £1.99 for 600g at Lidl. Uniform appearance, solid texture, but not impressive flavor.
• Tesco sourdough bloomer - £2.10 for 400g at Tesco. Described as tangy and golden, but lacked flavor and had an unusual egg wash.
• Morrisons The Best white sourdough bloomer - £2.10 for 400g at Morrisons. Unimpressive appearance and flavor.

Overall, the supermarket sourdough market offers a range of options, with some brands standing out for their quality and flavor.