Brioche Dough (Rich & Soft)

3️⃣ Challah Dough (Egg Bread)

Ingredients

All-purpose flour: 4½ cups

Warm water: 1 cup

Honey or sugar: ⅓ cup

Instant yeast: 2¼ tsp

Salt: 1½ tsp

Eggs: 2 whole + 2 yolks

Oil: ⅓ cup

Method

1. Activate yeast with water + honey.
2. Add eggs, oil.
3. Add flour + salt → knead smooth.
4. Proof 1½ hours.
5. Braid, egg wash, bake at 350°F.

✔ Best for: Braided bread, festive loaves

4️⃣ Sourdough Dough (Artisan Style)

Ingredients

Bread flour: 4 cups

Whole wheat flour: 1 cup

Active sourdough starter: 1 cup

Water: 1½ cups

Salt: 2 tsp

Method

1. Mix all ingredients (no yeast).
2. Rest 30 min (autolyse).
3. Stretch & fold 3–4 times.
4. Bulk ferment 4–6 hrs.
5. Cold proof overnight.
6. Bake in Dutch oven at 450°F.

✔ Best for: Artisan crusty bread

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