Sourdough Challah with Honey and Cinnamon

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A rich, golden bread with subtle sweetness and warm spice, requiring patient fermentation. This Jewish-inspired recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, combines sourdough starter, all-purpose flour, honey into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 8, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 60 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Jewish cuisine 260 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 120g sourdough starter, 500g all-purpose flour, 40g honey, 2 large eggs, 10g cinnamon, 50g unsalted butter (softened), 250ml warm water, and 10g salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 10 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  2. Step 2: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic, and let rise at room temperature for 2 hours until doubled in size.
  3. Step 3: Punch down dough and divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 15cm rope, then braid three ropes together. Tuck ends under to form a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: Cover loosely and let rise for 1 hour until puffy. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  5. Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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