Hanukkah Recipes: Whole Wheat Challah

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Whole Wheat Challah

 

A Hanukkah tradition. Shape this rich dough into a

Star of David or a braid for a traditional look.

 

 

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

 

 

 

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%

 

 

 

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Language is an expression of thought. Everytime you speak, your mind is on

Parade Exodus 20:8-11 & Hebrews 4:9

 

 

 

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