The more you knead the dough, the better. Reply, I don't have a scale. Punch the dough down again, divide in two. All Rights Reserved. To make a plain challah, brush the top with beaten egg. You can see in the pictures, I made two different types of challahs with the same dough. If you're using a mixer, the machine can do the kneading for you. This is one of my favorite Challah recipes!! Soaker: 1¾ cups (8 ounces) whole wheat flour, preferably fine grind ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup water. Reply, Thanks and together with white flour or spelt? Shape each half as desired (3, 4 or 6 strand braid, rolls, etc.). Makes 1 large or 2 small loaves. Sticky Solutions Greasing the bottom and sides of the bowl with a bit of oil before putting in the ingredients will prevent the dough and flour from sticking to the bowl, and will make the cleaning up easier. Six to seven billion people in the world, 350 million in the US. Reply, Is it 5 tsp of 5 Tbsp of yeast? Reply, To Ros in Israel The second loaf I made shorter and fatter so it would fit perfectly on my pretty new Cook for the Cure Pass the Plate plate. This is my sister-in-law's delicious whole wheat challah recipe. Let the loaves rise for 15-20 minutes after braiding, then bake on 350°F for 45 minutes. Get a hand-picked, seasonal recipe delivered to your inbox weekly. Add the bread flour a few cups at a time and keep mixing until you have a soft ball of dough. Serving this rich yeast bread is a Hanukkah tradition. Add the whole wheat flour first and mix well. A healthier version of the traditional Shabbat loaves. Yields 1 large challah Ingredients: 1 cup water (warm) 1/3 cup oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons dry yeast 2 teaspoons ground flax seeds For the Glaze: Brown sugar Almond milk Vanilla Sesame and/or poppy seeds Directions: 1. You know it worked when the yeast is foamy. Can this recipe be haIved? Place the challahs on a pan. until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Milled from hard white wheat, white whole wheat flour has a lighter color and milder flavor than regular whole wheat. A cookie sheet gives the challah more space to spread out, whereas a loaf pan keeps it more contained. Can you email me your response? First off, I think sweet, white, slighty chewy, challah is one of the best things one can eat. Once dough has doubled, punch down. So glad you enjoyed the challah! Eating a warm, chewy slice of whole wheat challah bread with a pat of butter is truly a delightful experience. I did a traditional 3-braid challah, which I topped with sautéed onion, and I did a 6-braid challah which I egg washed for a simple, shiny finish. 2.5 lb is roughly 9 cups.I personally quartered it! Hi Ros,first, you have to mix 1/2 cup water with 2 tbsp sugar and the yeast. Take care. The use of whole wheat flour produces a particularly golden challah, with a delicate rustic flavor, and is always reaping compliments. (If the mixture does not bubble, it means your yeast is probably dead and your challah will not rise, so you'll need to start over.). My comment was reasonable in all respects. It's up to you. October 1, 2014 By Amanda. Thank you Thank you I loved your article. Reply, Easy, easy, Ronnie, from Jerusalem! I hope that helps! Other popular toppings include raisins, cinnamon sugar and pesto. Reply, Why aren't there any metric measurements included in the recipe? Let it sit for about 10 minutes. Miriam Szokovski is a writer, editor, and author of the historical novel, © Copyright, all rights reserved. Just do an internet search for instructions for 4-, 5-, and 6-strand braids. Why doesn't Ronnie from Jerusalem Google it?" Thanks, Chava! We are lucky to have the info she gave. If you prefer white challah, use this recipe. When it turns out, you will be so pleased with yourself. Is it just me or did I do the wrong math? You can put it in a warm place to rise for 2-2½ hours, or in the fridge overnight for a slow rise. Baking made easy! Reply, HiI have whole Wheat bread flour, whole wheat pastry flour and spelt flour at home I just got. I’m fairly sure I ate more than my fair share of one loaf of this beautiful bread. Reply, freezing Come on! Let's be a little more polite to Ms. Szokovlski. As far as I understand, simply halve the recipe won't work, right? Heavenly Holy Whole Wheat Challah Whole wheat is healthier than processed grains, and I'm glad there's more than one way to make challah! Sheleen Beira, Mozambique June 14, 2012. You can also use crushed garlic or sesame or poppy seeds. Whole Wheat Challah (adapted slightly from Peter Reinhart’s Whole Grain Breads) You can do more complicated braids with this if you prefer. Shabbat shalom. You just purchase and register a Cook for the Cure Villeroy & Boch plate. Make it whole wheat: While challah made with 100% whole wheat flour will be heavier than that made with all-purpose flour, it will still be soft and delicious. Thanks for stopping by! Reply, Hello Richard ZR.Thanks so much for the scolding. Reply. In Judaism, the Sabbath is a weekly holiday, and these fancy shaped loaves made with white flour were seen as a fitting way to honor the Sabbath. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, yeast, and vital wheat gluten until well mixed. Each time the plate is passed and registered, KitchenAid makes a $5 donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Just leave it turning on a low speed for 5+ minutes. I think so. Once combined, switch to the dough hook and knead for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding additional flour a little at a time if needed. She's probably looking at her measuring cups right now, saying, "metric? 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