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Whole Wheat Challah Recipe

A delicious whole wheat version of the traditional challah bread.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. 2. Add honey, olive oil, and eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. 3. Gradually add whole wheat flour and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. 4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. 6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal parts. Braid the dough and place it on a greased baking sheet.
  7. 7. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Whole Wheat Challah
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