EASY WHOLE-WHEAT CHALLAH
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Category
BREAD
Author:
Spice & Spirit
This whole-wheat challah bread is a delightful blend of soft, fluffy texture and a subtly sweet flavor from the honey. The dough, enriched with whole-wheat flour and lightly brushed with egg glaze, bakes into beautiful, braided loaves with a golden-brown crust. The cornmeal adds a hint of crunch, creating a satisfying bite with every slice. Perfect for enjoying on its own, with butter, or as part of a meal, this challah is a wholesome and comforting bread that's both hearty and flavorful, making it a warm addition to any table.
Ingredients
Directions
Pour water into a large mixing bowl. Add yeast and stir. Add honey and eggs. Stir in about 5 cups of the flour. Let the mixture rest about 45 minutes to 1 hour until it bubbles. This is the first rising.
Add salt and oil. Mix in most of the remaining flour, lightly flour your hands, and knead dough for 7 to 10 minutes until mixed. As you work, add only as much flour as necessary to allow you to handle the dough.
Separate challah without a blessing. Lightly grease pans and sprinkle with cornmeal. Shape the dough into loaves and rolls. Place loaves in pans and let rise 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake until brown, about 45 to 50 minutes for loaves, 30 minutes for rolls. Remove from pans and cool on racks.
Recipe Note
Use: Baking sheets or loaf pans
Yields: 4 to 6 loaves or 4 loaves and 12 rolls
