Sourdough Challah Recipe

Name: Sourdough Challah Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 50 grams Sourdough Starter; 50 grams Bread Flour; 50 grams Warm Water; 340 grams Bread Flour; 40 grams Granulated Sugar; 7 grams Sea Salt; Levain (see above, or 150g of active sourdough starter); 60 grams Warm Water; 40 grams Neutral Oil (vegetable, canola, grapeseed, etc.); 2 Eggs; 1 Egg Yolk; 1 Egg (for egg wash); Sesame or poppy seeds (for topping)

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:40min

This sourdough challah has a brilliantly, shiny crust and a soft, fluffy interior with an incredible flavor due to a long fermentation with all natural yeast. It's an impressive centerpiece to a table and any leftover slices make excellent french toast.

Updated at: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:28:52 GMT