Guest guest Posted December 4, 2002 Report Share Posted December 4, 2002 Whole Wheat Challah Prep Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cup all-purpose four 1 pkg. active dry yeast 2/3 cup warm water (120 degrees to 130 degrees F) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 egg white 2 tsp. sesame or poppy seed Directions: 1. In a large mixer bowl combine 1 cup of the all-purpose flour and the yeast. Stir together warm water, the honey, oil, and salt; add to mixer bowl along with egg and egg yolk. Beat with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides with spatula. 2. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in all of the whole wheat flour and as much of the remaining all-purpose flour as you can. 3. On a lightly floured surface knead in enough of the remaining all-purpose flour to make a moderately stiff dough (6 to 8 minutes). Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease surface of dough. Cover; let dough rise in a warm place until double (1 to 1 1/4 hours). 4. Punch dough down. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Remove and reserve about 1 cup dough; cover and set aside. Divide remaining dough in half. On a lightly floured surface roll each half into a 30-inch-long rope. On a greased baking sheet, shape one rope into a triangle, joining ends about one-third of the way down on one side. Join one end of the second rope to the triangle about one-third of the way down, on the opposite side from where you joined the ends of the first rope. Form a star by weaving the second rope alternately over and under the first dough triangle. Press ends of dough tightly to seal. 5. Divide reserved dough into 6 pieces. Roll each into an 8-inch-long rope, about 1/4 inch in diameter. Cut each rope in half and, with the 2 halves, form an X over each place where the triangles overlap. Tuck ends of short ropes under the bread to secure. 6. To help the bread retain its star shape, make six 1-inch triangular pieces of foil. Push foil into the holes that form the star points. 7. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double (30 to 60 minutes). Mix together the remaining egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush over loaf. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seed. 8. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Cover with foil during the last 10 minutes to prevent overbrowning, if necessary. Cool on rack. Makes 1 loaf (16 servings). Nutritional facts per serving calories: 143 , total fat: 5g , saturated fat: 1g , cholesterol: 27mg , sodium: 119mg , carbohydrate: 22g , fiber: 2g , protein: 4g , vitamin C: 0% , calcium: 1% , iron: 7% ===== Language is an expression of thought. Everytime you speak, your mind is on Parade Exodus 20:8-11 & Hebrews 4:9 Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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