Sourdough Challah Recipe! Not sour sourdough challah with sweet stiff starter enriched sourdough

I can’t begin to tell you how amazing this sourdough challah recipe is! This recipe makes 18 challah buns OR two challah crowns OR two babkas OR an XXL braided loaf! It’s an extremely versatile, enriched sourdough bread! Let me know what you think of it in the comments!
Be sure to prepare the sweet stiff starter about 12hrs BEFORE starting the dough. Mix all of the starter ingredients until fully combined. Cover and let it rise until peak, and mix the dough when the starter has reached peak.
Sweet stiff starter
50g 100% hydration unfed sourdough starter
66g water
120g flour
20g sugar
Dough
480g flour
95g water
80g sugar
9g salt
All stiff starter
4 eggs
50g neutral oil (I used avocado oil), to be added in increments
This recipe makes 18 challah buns OR two challah crowns OR two babkas.
For challah crowns bake for 30-40mins or until internal temp is 195F.
For babka bake for 40-60mins or until internal temp is 195F.
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[@hp377]

Just discovered this channel and you are already one of my favorite sourdough creators. These look incredible!

[@katalincsiszar5770]

I am so grateful for your chanell! I watch it to bake sourdough and also to relax 🙏💜

[@nelidapadilla3567]

You’re the best, Rachel. Keep doing you❤

[@amy8486]

This looks amazing. Definitely trying it this week. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@muhannadobeidat]

Looks delicious

[@gastonletourneau69]

Merci!

[@Manatus22]

What is 100% hydration starter? ( new at baking) Please decide- thanks

[@anitaclancy9662]

Where is your sourdough starter recipe? Thanks!

[@RosaPollard]

My dough stays sticky after kneading what I am doing wrong?

[@giselsilva]

So you let the dough proof for 8 to 10 hours at 80F and then you put it in the fridge for overnight proof, is this correct?

[@cornelirimia]

That’s what I was thinking as well. Sadly nobody will clarify this…