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Soft, fluffy, same-day sourdough challah with no yeast and no sour taste. Sweet bakery-style flavor with all the benefits of sourdough.
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Same-Day Sweet Sourdough Challah (No Yeast)

Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet sourdough challah made without yeast, bakery-style flavor with a same-day rise. Perfect for holidays or everyday
Course Bread
Cuisine Jewish
Keyword same day sourdough challah, sweet challah no yeast, sourdough challah sugar only
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Proofing & Resting Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 55 minutes
Servings 1 challah bread
Calories 2636kcal
Author Tiffany bendayan

Ingredients

  • 175 grams active sourdough starter
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 120 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk save egg white to brush challah on top
  • 75 grams vegetable oil
  • 8 grams salt
  • 140 grams warm water (85-90 F)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl of a stand mixer, add all the ingredients
  • Knead in the mixer (6–8 min) or by hand (10 min) until dough is smooth and elastic
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and bulk ferment for 4 hours in a warm spot (75–78°F)
  • Once dough has puffed up, divide into 3–6 pieces, roll into ropes, and braid
  • Place braid on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and final proof for 2–2.5 hours until puffy.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Brush loaf with the reserved egg white and sprinkle sesame seeds or pearl sugar, if desired
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, rotating halfway, until deep golden brown and internal temp reaches 190°F.
  • Cool at least 45 minutes before slicing
  • Enjoy!!

Nutrition

Serving: 1challah | Calories: 2636kcal | Carbohydrates: 517g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 556mg | Sodium: 3265mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 122g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 7mg
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