Sourdough Challah

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Pour warm water onto the mixing bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top. Wait until foamy, should take roughly 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add honey, starter, oil, eggs, and salt to the activated yeast. Mix it all together.

Step 3

With a dough hook mix the flour into the liquid a little at a time. Knead on medium speed for roughly 7 minutes. Let rest until double in size (roughly 1-2 hours).

Step 4

Knead the dough once more for roughly 5 minutes. The dough will be pretty stretchy. Rest it once again for 2 hours.

Step 5

Roll logs/snakes that will be used for braiding. Use plenty of flour during this step as the dough will stick to the surface. Press raisins into the logs and pinch them closed.

Step 6

Start braiding from the middle. Once done, transfer to baking sheet and give the whole surface a good egg wash. Let rest for 2 hours.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 35 minutes.